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

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers / 417 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Columbus (LCK) is 572 miles / 920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 51 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Rickenbacker 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)
  • 480.416 miles
  • 773.155 kilometers
  • 417.470 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
  • 480.977 miles
  • 774.058 kilometers
  • 417.958 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 Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Columbus generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W