How far is Norfolk, VA, from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 9834 miles / 15826 kilometers / 8545 nautical miles.

Distance from Richmond to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 9833.676 miles
• 15825.768 kilometers
• 8545.231 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

• 9830.574 miles
• 15820.775 kilometers
• 8542.535 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 Richmond to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 19 hours and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Norfolk?

The time difference between Richmond and Norfolk is 15 hours. Norfolk is 15 hours behind Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Richmond to Norfolk generates about 1 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 276 kilograms equals 2 812 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin	Richmond Airport
City:	Richmond
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	RCM
ICAO Code:	YRMD
Coordinates:	20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E

Destination	Norfolk International Airport
City:	Norfolk, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORF
ICAO Code:	KORF
Coordinates:	36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W