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How far is Birmingham from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) is 5399 miles / 8690 kilometers / 4692 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Birmingham 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)
  • 5399.455 miles
  • 8689.580 kilometers
  • 4691.998 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
  • 5386.879 miles
  • 8669.341 kilometers
  • 4681.070 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 Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX)

On average, flying from San Diego to Birmingham generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Birmingham

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

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 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