How far is Norfolk, VA, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 2519 miles / 4055 kilometers / 2189 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Norfolk (ORF) is 2977 miles / 4791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 41 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Norfolk International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Norfolk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Norfolk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2519.436 miles
- 4054.639 kilometers
- 2189.330 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- 2513.540 miles
- 4045.151 kilometers
- 2184.207 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 Francisco to Norfolk?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Norfolk?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Norfolk generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 612 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 Francisco to Norfolk
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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 |
Airlines flying from San Francisco (SFO) to Norfolk (ORF)
| AirTran Airways |