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How far is Birmingham, AL, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 1759 miles / 2831 kilometers / 1529 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Birmingham (BHM) is 2005 miles / 3226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 0 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1759.031 miles
  • 2830.886 kilometers
  • 1528.556 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
  • 1755.315 miles
  • 2824.906 kilometers
  • 1525.327 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 San Diego to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from San Diego to Birmingham generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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