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How far is Columbus, OH, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 493 miles / 793 kilometers / 428 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Columbus (CMH) is 580 miles / 933 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 56 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 492.593 miles
  • 792.752 kilometers
  • 428.052 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
  • 493.175 miles
  • 793.689 kilometers
  • 428.558 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Columbus generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 215 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W