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How far is Taiyuan from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) is 7369 miles / 11860 kilometers / 6404 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Taiyuan Wusu International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Taiyuan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7369.308 miles
  • 11859.751 kilometers
  • 6403.753 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
  • 7354.718 miles
  • 11836.271 kilometers
  • 6391.075 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 Taiyuan?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is 14 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Taiyuan generates about 907 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 907 kilograms equals 2 000 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Taiyuan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN).

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 Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
City: Taiyuan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TYN
ICAO Code: ZBYN
Coordinates: 37°44′48″N, 112°37′40″E