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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 1802 miles / 2900 kilometers / 1566 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Long Beach (LGB) is 2041 miles / 3284 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 38 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1801.931 miles
  • 2899.927 kilometers
  • 1565.835 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
  • 1798.064 miles
  • 2893.703 kilometers
  • 1562.475 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Long Beach generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W