How far is Sacramento, CA, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2462 miles / 3962 kilometers / 2139 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2888 miles / 4648 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 56 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Sacramento International 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)- 2461.636 miles
- 3961.618 kilometers
- 2139.103 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- 2455.822 miles
- 3952.263 kilometers
- 2134.051 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 International Airport is 5 hours and 9 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 International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Sacramento generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 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 International Airport (SMF).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |