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How far is Athens, GA, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 199 miles / 320 kilometers / 173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Athens (AHN) is 216 miles / 348 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 9 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 199.073 miles
  • 320.378 kilometers
  • 172.990 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
  • 198.662 miles
  • 319.715 kilometers
  • 172.632 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 Athens?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Athens generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 120 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 Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).

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 Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W