How far is Birmingham, AL, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 1126 miles / 1812 kilometers / 978 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Birmingham (BHM) is 1268 miles / 2041 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 14 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
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Distance from Portland to Birmingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1125.983 miles
- 1812.094 kilometers
- 978.453 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- 1125.025 miles
- 1810.553 kilometers
- 977.620 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 Portland to Birmingham?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Birmingham?
The time difference between Portland and Birmingham is 1 hour. Birmingham is 1 hour behind Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
On average, flying from Portland to Birmingham generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Birmingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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 |