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

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers / 417 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Birmingham (BHM) is 575 miles / 925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 44 minutes.

Rickenbacker 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)
  • 480.416 miles
  • 773.155 kilometers
  • 417.470 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
  • 480.977 miles
  • 774.058 kilometers
  • 417.958 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 Rickenbacker International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Columbus to Birmingham generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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