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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Akron, OH?

The distance between Akron (Akron–Canton Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers / 509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akron (CAK) to Birmingham (BHM) is 709 miles / 1141 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 9 minutes.

Akron–Canton Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Akron to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 585.276 miles
  • 941.910 kilometers
  • 508.591 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
  • 585.776 miles
  • 942.715 kilometers
  • 509.026 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 Akron to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Akron–Canton Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akron–Canton Airport (CAK) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Akron to Birmingham generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Akron to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akron–Canton Airport (CAK) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin Akron–Canton Airport
City: Akron, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAK
ICAO Code: KCAK
Coordinates: 40°54′57″N, 81°26′31″W
Destination 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