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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1430 miles / 2302 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1719 miles / 2766 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 54 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1430.100 miles
  • 2301.522 kilometers
  • 1242.723 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
  • 1427.594 miles
  • 2297.489 kilometers
  • 1240.545 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 Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Bismarck generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

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 Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W