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How far is Birmingham, AL, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 4328 miles / 6965 kilometers / 3761 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from London to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4327.729 miles
  • 6964.804 kilometers
  • 3760.694 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
  • 4317.750 miles
  • 6948.745 kilometers
  • 3752.022 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 London to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 8 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from London to Birmingham generates about 498 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 498 kilograms equals 1 097 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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