How far is Birmingham, AL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 584 miles / 940 kilometers / 507 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham (BHM) is 682 miles / 1098 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 43 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 583.806 miles
- 939.545 kilometers
- 507.313 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- 584.842 miles
- 941.212 kilometers
- 508.214 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 O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Birmingham?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
On average, flying from Chicago to Birmingham generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 (ORD) to Birmingham (BHM)
| United Airlines |