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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 1051 miles / 1691 kilometers / 913 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Norfolk (ORF) is 1366 miles / 2198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 25 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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1051
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1691
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913
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Distance from Sydney to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1050.503 miles
  • 1690.620 kilometers
  • 912.862 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
  • 1049.255 miles
  • 1688.611 kilometers
  • 911.777 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 Sydney to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Sydney to Norfolk generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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