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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 717 miles / 1154 kilometers / 623 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Birmingham (BHM) is 803 miles / 1292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 57 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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717
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623
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Distance from Harrisburg to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 717.033 miles
  • 1153.952 kilometers
  • 623.084 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
  • 716.623 miles
  • 1153.293 kilometers
  • 622.728 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 Harrisburg to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Birmingham generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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