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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 782 miles / 1258 kilometers / 679 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Norfolk (ORF) is 917 miles / 1475 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 52 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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782
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1258
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679
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Distance from Memphis to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 781.850 miles
  • 1258.265 kilometers
  • 679.409 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
  • 780.166 miles
  • 1255.555 kilometers
  • 677.945 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 Memphis to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Memphis to Norfolk generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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