How far is Birmingham, AL, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 325 miles / 524 kilometers / 283 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Birmingham (BHM) is 351 miles / 565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 28 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Birmingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 325.354 miles
- 523.606 kilometers
- 282.725 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- 324.664 miles
- 522.496 kilometers
- 282.125 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 Columbia to Birmingham?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Birmingham?
The time difference between Columbia and Birmingham is 1 hour. Birmingham is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
On average, flying from Columbia to Birmingham generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 161 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Birmingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |