Distance between Washington D.C. (DCA) and Birmingham, AL (BHM)
Distance from Washington D.C. to Birmingham (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 653 miles / 1052 kilometers / 568 nautical miles.
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How far is Birmingham from Washington D.C.?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Washington D.C. and Birmingham. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 653.408 miles
- 1051.559 kilometers
- 567.796 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 652.808 miles
- 1050.592 kilometers
- 567.274 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is 1 hour 44 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Birmingham is 1 hour. Birmingham is 1 hour behind Washington D.C..
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 119 kg (263 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| B | 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 |
Washington D.C. to Birmingham flight path
Shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
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Washington D.C. (DCA) → Birmingham (BHM).
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