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How far is Lugano from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 4854 miles / 7811 kilometers / 4218 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4853.815 miles
  • 7811.458 kilometers
  • 4217.850 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
  • 4842.553 miles
  • 7793.334 kilometers
  • 4208.064 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lugano Airport is 9 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Lugano generates about 565 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 565 kilograms equals 1 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Lugano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Lugano Airport (LUG).

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E