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How far is Fort McMurray from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1971 miles / 3172 kilometers / 1713 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 2510 miles / 4039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 56 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport

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1971
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3172
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Distance from Birmingham to Fort McMurray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1970.891 miles
  • 3171.841 kilometers
  • 1712.657 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
  • 1969.730 miles
  • 3169.973 kilometers
  • 1711.648 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 Fort McMurray?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Fort McMurray generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 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 Fort McMurray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).

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 Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W