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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 772 miles / 1243 kilometers / 671 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 865 miles / 1392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 16 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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772
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1243
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671
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Distance from Birmingham to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 772.076 miles
  • 1242.535 kilometers
  • 670.915 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
  • 771.350 miles
  • 1241.368 kilometers
  • 670.285 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Philadelphia generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 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 Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W

Airlines flying from Birmingham (BHM) to Philadelphia (PHL)

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