How far is Norfolk, VA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 2330 miles / 3750 kilometers / 2025 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Norfolk (ORF) is 2730 miles / 4394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 10 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Norfolk International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Norfolk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Norfolk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2330.000 miles
- 3749.772 kilometers
- 2024.715 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- 2325.020 miles
- 3741.757 kilometers
- 2020.387 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 San Diego to Norfolk?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Norfolk?
The time difference between San Diego and Norfolk is 3 hours. Norfolk is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
On average, flying from San Diego to Norfolk generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 563 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Norfolk
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |