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How far is Sanming from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 8002 miles / 12878 kilometers / 6953 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Shaxian Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8001.840 miles
  • 12877.713 kilometers
  • 6953.409 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
  • 7989.037 miles
  • 12857.109 kilometers
  • 6942.284 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 Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Sanming generates about 999 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 999 kilograms equals 2 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Sanming

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

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 Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E