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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 199 miles / 320 kilometers / 173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Birmingham (BHM) is 216 miles / 348 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 8 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Athens to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 199.073 miles
  • 320.378 kilometers
  • 172.990 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
  • 198.662 miles
  • 319.715 kilometers
  • 172.632 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 Athens to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Athens to Birmingham generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 120 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″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