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How far is Birmingham, AL, from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 4309 miles / 6935 kilometers / 3744 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from London to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4308.984 miles
  • 6934.637 kilometers
  • 3744.404 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
  • 4299.061 miles
  • 6918.668 kilometers
  • 3735.782 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 London to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 8 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from London to Birmingham generates about 495 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 495 kilograms equals 1 092 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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