How far is Birmingham, AL, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 638 miles / 1026 kilometers / 554 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Birmingham (BHM) is 725 miles / 1166 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 22 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Birmingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 637.621 miles
- 1026.152 kilometers
- 554.078 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- 637.108 miles
- 1025.326 kilometers
- 553.632 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 Washington D.C. to Birmingham?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Birmingham?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Birmingham generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Birmingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Airport information
Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
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City: | Washington D.C. |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | IAD |
ICAO Code: | KIAD |
Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Destination | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
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City: | Birmingham, AL |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | BHM |
ICAO Code: | KBHM |
Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |