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How far is Cherbourg from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 3710 miles / 5971 kilometers / 3224 nautical miles.

Norfolk International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3710.246 miles
  • 5971.062 kilometers
  • 3224.116 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
  • 3701.098 miles
  • 5956.339 kilometers
  • 3216.166 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 Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Cherbourg generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norfolk to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

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 Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W