How far is Raleigh, NC, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 160 miles / 258 kilometers / 139 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Raleigh (RDU) is 201 miles / 323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 58 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 160.327 miles
- 258.021 kilometers
- 139.320 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- 160.093 miles
- 257.645 kilometers
- 139.117 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Raleigh?
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Raleigh generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 107 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |