How far is Raleigh, NC, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Raleigh (RDU) is 537 miles / 864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 15 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 480.468 miles
- 773.238 kilometers
- 417.515 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- 479.651 miles
- 771.923 kilometers
- 416.805 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Raleigh?
The time difference between Birmingham and Raleigh is 1 hour. Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Raleigh 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |