How far is Columbia, SC, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 325 miles / 524 kilometers / 283 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Columbia (CAE) is 350 miles / 564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 27 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 325.354 miles
- 523.606 kilometers
- 282.725 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- 324.664 miles
- 522.496 kilometers
- 282.125 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Columbia generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 161 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |