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How far is Akron, OH, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Akron (Akron–Canton Airport) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers / 509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Akron (CAK) is 705 miles / 1134 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 14 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Akron–Canton Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Akron

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 585.276 miles
  • 941.910 kilometers
  • 508.591 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
  • 585.776 miles
  • 942.715 kilometers
  • 509.026 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 Akron?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Akron–Canton Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Akron–Canton Airport (CAK)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Akron generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 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 Akron

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Akron–Canton Airport (CAK).

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 Akron–Canton Airport
City: Akron, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAK
ICAO Code: KCAK
Coordinates: 40°54′57″N, 81°26′31″W