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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Wuhan?

The distance between Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 7799 miles / 12551 kilometers / 6777 nautical miles.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Wuhan to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7798.887 miles
  • 12551.092 kilometers
  • 6777.048 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
  • 7785.295 miles
  • 12529.218 kilometers
  • 6765.236 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 Wuhan to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 15 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Wuhan to Birmingham generates about 969 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 969 kilograms equals 2 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wuhan to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
City: Wuhan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUH
ICAO Code: ZHHH
Coordinates: 30°47′1″N, 114°12′28″E
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