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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 2752 miles / 4429 kilometers / 2391 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Norfolk International Airport

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2752
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4429
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2391
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Distance from Thule to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2752.059 miles
  • 4429.010 kilometers
  • 2391.474 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
  • 2748.497 miles
  • 4423.278 kilometers
  • 2388.379 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 Thule to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Norfolk International Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Thule to Norfolk generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 672 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Thule Air Base
City: Thule
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: THU
ICAO Code: BGTL
Coordinates: 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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