How far is Birmingham, AL, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 1003 miles / 1614 kilometers / 871 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Birmingham (BHM) is 1228 miles / 1976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 20 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Birmingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1002.739 miles
- 1613.753 kilometers
- 871.357 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- 1002.896 miles
- 1614.004 kilometers
- 871.493 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 Ottawa to Birmingham?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Birmingham?
The time difference between Ottawa and Birmingham is 1 hour. Birmingham is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Birmingham generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Birmingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |