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How far is South Bend, IN, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 562 miles / 905 kilometers / 489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to South Bend (SBN) is 628 miles / 1010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 57 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 562.290 miles
  • 904.918 kilometers
  • 488.617 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
  • 563.324 miles
  • 906.583 kilometers
  • 489.516 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to South Bend International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Birmingham to South Bend generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W