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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2464 miles / 3966 kilometers / 2141 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2841 miles / 4572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 49 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Santa Maria

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Santa Maria. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2464.162 miles
  • 3965.685 kilometers
  • 2141.298 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
  • 2458.612 miles
  • 3956.753 kilometers
  • 2136.476 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 Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W
Destination Santa Maria Public Airport
City: Santa Maria, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMX
ICAO Code: KSMX
Coordinates: 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″W