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How far is Brest from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Brest (Brest Bretagne Airport) is 3605 miles / 5801 kilometers / 3132 nautical miles.

Norfolk International Airport – Brest Bretagne Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Brest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3604.504 miles
  • 5800.888 kilometers
  • 3132.229 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
  • 3595.646 miles
  • 5786.632 kilometers
  • 3124.531 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 Norfolk to Brest?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport is 7 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Brest generates about 407 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 407 kilograms equals 898 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norfolk to Brest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Brest Bretagne Airport (BES).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Brest Bretagne Airport
City: Brest
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BES
ICAO Code: LFRB
Coordinates: 48°26′52″N, 4°25′6″W