How far is Birmingham, AL, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 493 miles / 793 kilometers / 428 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Birmingham (BHM) is 583 miles / 939 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 48 minutes.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Birmingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 492.593 miles
- 792.752 kilometers
- 428.052 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- 493.175 miles
- 793.689 kilometers
- 428.558 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 Columbus to Birmingham?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Birmingham?
The time difference between Columbus and Birmingham is 1 hour. Birmingham is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
On average, flying from Columbus to Birmingham generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Birmingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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 |