How far is Birmingham, AL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 570 miles / 917 kilometers / 495 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Birmingham (BHM) is 633 miles / 1019 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 23 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Birmingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 569.743 miles
- 916.913 kilometers
- 495.093 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- 570.770 miles
- 918.565 kilometers
- 495.985 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 Chicago to Birmingham?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Birmingham?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
On average, flying from Chicago to Birmingham generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Birmingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Birmingham (BHM)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |