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How far is Columbia, MO, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 885 miles / 1424 kilometers / 769 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Columbia (COU) is 1043 miles / 1679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 25 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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885
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1424
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769
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Distance from Norfolk to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 884.739 miles
  • 1423.849 kilometers
  • 768.817 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
  • 882.719 miles
  • 1420.598 kilometers
  • 767.062 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Columbia generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W