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

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) is 790 miles / 1271 kilometers / 686 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Philadelphia (PNE) is 900 miles / 1449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 47 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Northeast Philadelphia Airport

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790
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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)
  • 790.008 miles
  • 1271.394 kilometers
  • 686.498 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
  • 789.279 miles
  • 1270.221 kilometers
  • 685.865 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Birmingham to Philadelphia generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).

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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNE
ICAO Code: KPNE
Coordinates: 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″W