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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 4219 miles / 6790 kilometers / 3666 nautical miles.

Bristol Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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6790
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Distance from Bristol to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4218.926 miles
  • 6789.704 kilometers
  • 3666.147 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
  • 4209.255 miles
  • 6774.140 kilometers
  • 3657.743 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 Bristol to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 8 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Bristol to Birmingham generates about 484 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 484 kilograms equals 1 067 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bristol to Birmingham

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

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W
Destination 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