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How far is Owerri from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Owerri (Sam Mbakwe Airport) is 6244 miles / 10049 kilometers / 5426 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Sam Mbakwe Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Owerri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6243.981 miles
  • 10048.714 kilometers
  • 5425.871 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
  • 6238.177 miles
  • 10039.372 kilometers
  • 5420.827 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 Owerri?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Sam Mbakwe Airport is 12 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Sam Mbakwe Airport (QOW)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Owerri generates about 750 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 750 kilograms equals 1 653 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Owerri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Sam Mbakwe Airport (QOW).

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 Sam Mbakwe Airport
City: Owerri
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: QOW
ICAO Code: DNIM
Coordinates: 5°25′37″N, 7°12′21″E