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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 135 miles / 217 kilometers / 117 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 153 miles / 246 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 52 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 134.749 miles
  • 216.857 kilometers
  • 117.094 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
  • 134.806 miles
  • 216.950 kilometers
  • 117.143 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Chattanooga generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W