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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 2340 miles / 3766 kilometers / 2033 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Norfolk (ORF) is 2682 miles / 4316 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 35 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2339.890 miles
  • 3765.688 kilometers
  • 2033.309 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
  • 2334.651 miles
  • 3757.257 kilometers
  • 2028.756 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 Palmdale to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Norfolk generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 566 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W
Destination 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