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How far is Kirkwall from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 3514 miles / 5655 kilometers / 3053 nautical miles.

Norfolk International Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3513.707 miles
  • 5654.764 kilometers
  • 3053.328 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
  • 3505.484 miles
  • 5641.529 kilometers
  • 3046.182 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 Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 7 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Kirkwall generates about 396 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 396 kilograms equals 874 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norfolk to Kirkwall

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

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 Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W