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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1455 miles / 2341 kilometers / 1264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1659 miles / 2670 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 35 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1454.816 miles
  • 2341.299 kilometers
  • 1264.201 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
  • 1451.708 miles
  • 2336.298 kilometers
  • 1261.500 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Phoenix generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 389 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W