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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 1781 miles / 2867 kilometers / 1548 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Norfolk (ORF) is 2051 miles / 3301 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 47 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1781.269 miles
  • 2866.674 kilometers
  • 1547.880 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
  • 1777.134 miles
  • 2860.020 kilometers
  • 1544.287 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 Rock Springs to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Norfolk generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rock Springs to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
City: Rock Springs, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RKS
ICAO Code: KRKS
Coordinates: 41°35′39″N, 109°3′54″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