How far is San Diego, CA, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2330 miles / 3750 kilometers / 2025 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to San Diego (SAN) is 2729 miles / 4392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 9 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2330.000 miles
- 3749.772 kilometers
- 2024.715 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- 2325.020 miles
- 3741.757 kilometers
- 2020.387 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and San Diego?
The time difference between Norfolk and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Norfolk.
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Norfolk to San Diego generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 563 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |