Flight Time from Norfolk to Richmond
The flight from Norfolk to Richmond covers about 81 mi and takes roughly 39 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Norfolk and Richmond are about 81 mi (130 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 105 mi (170 km), a drive of about 1 hr 53 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 39 min.
| Straight-line distance | 81 mi / 130 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 105 mi / 170 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 53 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 39 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $13 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.202, -76.870 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Norfolk to Richmond is about 81 mi (130 km) in a straight line, and roughly 105 mi (170 km) by road.