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How far is Birmingham from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) is 3800 miles / 6116 kilometers / 3302 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Birmingham Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3800.388 miles
  • 6116.131 kilometers
  • 3302.447 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
  • 3791.286 miles
  • 6101.484 kilometers
  • 3294.538 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 Raleigh to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Birmingham Airport is 7 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Birmingham Airport (BHX)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Birmingham generates about 432 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 432 kilograms equals 951 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
Destination Birmingham Airport
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHX
ICAO Code: EGBB
Coordinates: 52°27′14″N, 1°44′52″W