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How far is Norfolk, VA, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 940 miles / 1512 kilometers / 817 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Norfolk (ORF) is 1049 miles / 1689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 44 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 939.655 miles
  • 1512.228 kilometers
  • 816.538 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
  • 938.779 miles
  • 1510.818 kilometers
  • 815.776 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 New Orleans to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Norfolk generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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