How far is Birmingham, AL, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 462 miles / 743 kilometers / 401 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Birmingham (BHM) is 509 miles / 819 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 23 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Birmingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 461.864 miles
- 743.298 kilometers
- 401.349 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- 461.479 miles
- 742.679 kilometers
- 401.015 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 Roanoke to Birmingham?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Birmingham?
The time difference between Roanoke and Birmingham is 1 hour. Birmingham is 1 hour behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Birmingham generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Birmingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |