How far is Birmingham, AL, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Birmingham (BHM) is 537 miles / 865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 12 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Birmingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 480.468 miles
- 773.238 kilometers
- 417.515 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- 479.651 miles
- 771.923 kilometers
- 416.805 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 Raleigh to Birmingham?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Birmingham?
The time difference between Raleigh and Birmingham is 1 hour. Birmingham is 1 hour behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Birmingham generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Birmingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |