How far is Richmond, VA, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 75 miles / 120 kilometers / 65 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Richmond (RIC) is 86 miles / 139 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 74.699 miles
- 120.216 kilometers
- 64.911 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- 74.625 miles
- 120.098 kilometers
- 64.848 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Richmond generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |