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How far is Albuquerque, NM, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 1138 miles / 1832 kilometers / 989 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 1250 miles / 2012 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 59 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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Distance from Birmingham to Albuquerque

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Albuquerque. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1138.435 miles
  • 1832.133 kilometers
  • 989.273 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
  • 1135.995 miles
  • 1828.207 kilometers
  • 987.153 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 Birmingham to Albuquerque?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Albuquerque generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Albuquerque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
Destination Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W