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How far is Galway from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 3341 miles / 5376 kilometers / 2903 nautical miles.

Norfolk International Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3340.584 miles
  • 5376.150 kilometers
  • 2902.889 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
  • 3332.625 miles
  • 5363.340 kilometers
  • 2895.972 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 Galway?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Galway Airport is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Galway generates about 375 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 375 kilograms equals 827 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norfolk to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Galway Airport (GWY).

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 Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W