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How far is Birmingham, AL, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 866 miles / 1394 kilometers / 753 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Birmingham (BHM) is 967 miles / 1556 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 15 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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866
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1394
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753
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Distance from New York to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 866.144 miles
  • 1393.923 kilometers
  • 752.658 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
  • 865.340 miles
  • 1392.630 kilometers
  • 751.960 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 New York to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from New York to Birmingham generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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

Airlines flying from New York (LGA) to Birmingham (BHM)

Delta Air Lines