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How far is Birmingham, AL, from South Bend, IN?

The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 562 miles / 905 kilometers / 489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Birmingham (BHM) is 636 miles / 1024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 2 minutes.

South Bend International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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562
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Distance from South Bend to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 562.290 miles
  • 904.918 kilometers
  • 488.617 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
  • 563.324 miles
  • 906.583 kilometers
  • 489.516 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 South Bend to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from South Bend to Birmingham generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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