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How far is London from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 720 miles / 1159 kilometers / 626 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to London (YXU) is 851 miles / 1369 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 15 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – London International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 720.341 miles
  • 1159.276 kilometers
  • 625.959 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
  • 721.062 miles
  • 1160.437 kilometers
  • 626.586 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to London International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Birmingham to London generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 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 London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W