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How far is Ottawa from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 582 miles / 937 kilometers / 506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Ottawa (YOW) is 682 miles / 1098 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 17 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 582.244 miles
  • 937.031 kilometers
  • 505.956 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
  • 582.967 miles
  • 938.194 kilometers
  • 506.584 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Norfolk and Ottawa?

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Ottawa.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Ottawa generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W