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How far is Allentown, PA, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) is 792 miles / 1275 kilometers / 688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Allentown (ABE) is 876 miles / 1409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 20 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Lehigh Valley International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Allentown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 792.193 miles
  • 1274.910 kilometers
  • 688.397 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
  • 791.634 miles
  • 1274.012 kilometers
  • 687.911 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 Birmingham to Allentown?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Allentown generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Allentown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Lehigh Valley International Airport
City: Allentown, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABE
ICAO Code: KABE
Coordinates: 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″W