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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Great Falls, MT?

The distance between Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 1602 miles / 2578 kilometers / 1392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Great Falls (GTF) to Birmingham (BHM) is 1933 miles / 3111 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 59 minutes.

Great Falls International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Great Falls to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1601.595 miles
  • 2577.518 kilometers
  • 1391.748 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
  • 1599.790 miles
  • 2574.613 kilometers
  • 1390.180 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 Great Falls to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Great Falls to Birmingham generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Great Falls to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″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