How far is Birmingham, AL, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 597 miles / 960 kilometers / 518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Birmingham (BHM) is 675 miles / 1087 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 48 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Birmingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 596.650 miles
- 960.215 kilometers
- 518.475 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- 595.861 miles
- 958.946 kilometers
- 517.789 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 Richmond to Birmingham?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Birmingham?
The time difference between Richmond and Birmingham is 1 hour. Birmingham is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
On average, flying from Richmond to Birmingham generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Birmingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |