How far is Sacramento, CA, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2448 miles / 3940 kilometers / 2127 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2878 miles / 4632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 52 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2448.091 miles
- 3939.820 kilometers
- 2127.333 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- 2442.315 miles
- 3930.526 kilometers
- 2122.314 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Sacramento?
The time difference between Norfolk and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Norfolk.
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Sacramento generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
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 | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |