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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 1455 miles / 2341 kilometers / 1264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Birmingham (BHM) is 1657 miles / 2667 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 34 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1454.816 miles
  • 2341.299 kilometers
  • 1264.201 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
  • 1451.708 miles
  • 2336.298 kilometers
  • 1261.500 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 Phoenix to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Birmingham generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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