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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 425 miles / 684 kilometers / 369 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Birmingham (BHM) is 493 miles / 794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 2 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 425.137 miles
  • 684.191 kilometers
  • 369.434 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
  • 425.988 miles
  • 685.561 kilometers
  • 370.173 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 Indianapolis to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Birmingham generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 193 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Birmingham

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

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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