How far is Chicago, IL, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 704 miles / 1133 kilometers / 612 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Chicago (MDW) is 882 miles / 1419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 39 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 703.937 miles
- 1132.876 kilometers
- 611.704 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- 702.855 miles
- 1131.136 kilometers
- 610.765 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Chicago?
The time difference between Norfolk and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Chicago generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Norfolk (ORF) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |