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How far is El Hierro from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) is 4044 miles / 6509 kilometers / 3514 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – El Hierro Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to El Hierro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4044.237 miles
  • 6508.568 kilometers
  • 3514.346 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
  • 4036.427 miles
  • 6495.999 kilometers
  • 3507.559 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 El Hierro?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to El Hierro Airport is 8 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and El Hierro Airport (VDE)

On average, flying from Birmingham to El Hierro generates about 462 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 462 kilograms equals 1 018 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to El Hierro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and El Hierro Airport (VDE).

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 El Hierro Airport
City: El Hierro
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: VDE
ICAO Code: GCHI
Coordinates: 27°48′53″N, 17°53′13″W