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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 1019 miles / 1640 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Norfolk (ORF) is 1150 miles / 1851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 35 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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1019
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1640
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886
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Distance from Lafayette to Norfolk

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Norfolk. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1019.123 miles
  • 1640.119 kilometers
  • 885.593 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1017.918 miles
  • 1638.181 kilometers
  • 884.547 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Lafayette to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Lafayette to Norfolk generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lafayette to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W
Destination Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W