How far is Norfolk, VA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 160 miles / 258 kilometers / 139 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Norfolk (ORF) is 200 miles / 322 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 55 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Norfolk International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Norfolk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Norfolk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 160.327 miles
- 258.021 kilometers
- 139.320 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- 160.093 miles
- 257.645 kilometers
- 139.117 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 Raleigh to Norfolk?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Norfolk?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Norfolk generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Norfolk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| 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 |