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How far is Boston, MA, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 1050 miles / 1689 kilometers / 912 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Boston (BOS) is 1173 miles / 1887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 22 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Logan International Airport

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1050
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1689
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912
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Distance from Birmingham to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1049.784 miles
  • 1689.464 kilometers
  • 912.238 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
  • 1048.751 miles
  • 1687.802 kilometers
  • 911.340 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 Boston?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Logan International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Boston 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 Birmingham to Boston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

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 Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W