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How far is Portland, ME, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 1126 miles / 1812 kilometers / 978 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Portland (PWM) is 1269 miles / 2042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 12 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Birmingham to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1125.983 miles
  • 1812.094 kilometers
  • 978.453 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
  • 1125.025 miles
  • 1810.553 kilometers
  • 977.620 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Portland International Jetport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Portland generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W