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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 2437 miles / 3922 kilometers / 2118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Norfolk (ORF) is 2931 miles / 4717 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 52 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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2437
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3922
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2118
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Distance from Seattle to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2437.191 miles
  • 3922.279 kilometers
  • 2117.861 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
  • 2431.618 miles
  • 3913.310 kilometers
  • 2113.018 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 Seattle to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Seattle to Norfolk generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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