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How far is Shakawe from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Shakawe (Shakawe Airport) is 7963 miles / 12815 kilometers / 6919 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Shakawe Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Shakawe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7962.801 miles
  • 12814.885 kilometers
  • 6919.485 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
  • 7961.924 miles
  • 12813.474 kilometers
  • 6918.722 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 Shakawe?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Shakawe Airport is 15 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Shakawe Airport (SWX)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Shakawe generates about 993 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 993 kilograms equals 2 189 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Shakawe

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

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 Shakawe Airport
City: Shakawe
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: SWX
ICAO Code: FBSW
Coordinates: 18°22′26″S, 21°49′57″E