How far is Norfolk, VA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 2462 miles / 3962 kilometers / 2139 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Norfolk (ORF) is 2888 miles / 4647 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 55 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Norfolk International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Norfolk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Norfolk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2461.636 miles
- 3961.618 kilometers
- 2139.103 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- 2455.822 miles
- 3952.263 kilometers
- 2134.051 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 Sacramento to Norfolk?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Norfolk?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Norfolk generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Norfolk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |