Distance from Columbus to Birmingham by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Columbus (OH) to Birmingham (AL) is 494 miles or 795 kilometers or 429 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Columbus to Birmingham is 571 miles (920 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 77 miles or 125 km.

Flight distance from Columbus, OH to Birmingham, AL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Columbus and Birmingham is 494 miles or 795 km.
The nearest airport to Columbus, is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and the nearest airport to Birmingham, is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

What is the average flight time from Columbus to Birmingham?

Flight time from Columbus, OH to Birmingham, AL is 1 hours 8 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Columbus to Birmingham Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Columbus, OH and Birmingham, AL
This map shows the distance from Columbus, OH, Usa to Birmingham, AL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Columbus, Ohio to Birmingham, Alabama is displayed below.

Driving distance from Columbus, OH to Birmingham, AL

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Birmingham, Alabama is 571 miles or 920 km.
The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to Birmingham, AL is 571 miles or 920 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in Birmingham, Alabama.
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Birmingham, Alabama is approximately 571 miles (920 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 10 to 11 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Columbus, OH to Birmingham, AL

How long is the drive from Columbus, OH to Birmingham, AL?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 36 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Columbus to Birmingham take?
Columbus and Birmingham are 10 hours 36 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Columbus and Birmingham

Time difference between Columbus (OH) and Birmingham (AL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in ColumbusCurrent local time in Birmingham
2026-04-01, 10:40:47 EDT2026-04-01, 10:40:47 EDT
How Far is it Between Columbus Ohio, USA and Birmingham Alabama, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Columbus, OH and Birmingham, AL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 571 mi 920 km 495.86 nmi
Straight line distance 494 mi 795 km 429 nmi
Difference 77 mi 125 km 66 nmi

Columbus Details

Columbus is located in Ohio, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 59' 6.9'' Longitude: W 82° 59' 5.2''
Latitude39.98524
Longitude-82.98477
StateOhio
Nearest airports to Columbus

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Birmingham Details

Birmingham is located in Alabama, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 31' 38.8'' Longitude: W 86° 47' 56.6''
Latitude33.52744
Longitude-86.79905
StateAlabama
Nearest airports to Birmingham

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Columbus, OH and Birmingham, AL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 19 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 14 hours 22 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 11 hours 30 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 10 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 35 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 8 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 11 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 45 minutes