How far is Columbus, OH, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 493 miles / 793 kilometers / 428 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Columbus (CMH) is 579 miles / 932 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 57 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 492.593 miles
- 792.752 kilometers
- 428.052 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- 493.175 miles
- 793.689 kilometers
- 428.558 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Columbus generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 215 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |
| Destination | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |