Distance from Birmingham to Huntsville
How far is it from Birmingham to Huntsville? About 4,154 mi in a straight line and 4,901 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Birmingham and Huntsville are about 4,154 mi (6,685 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 4,901 mi (7,888 km), a drive of about 83 hr 2 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 8 hr 8 min.
Note: this is a long, likely intercontinental distance — driving may cross water and not be practical without ferries. Flying is usually the realistic option.
| Straight-line distance | 4,154 mi / 6,685 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 4,901 mi / 7,888 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 83 hr 2 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 8 hr 8 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $613 |
| Typical flight fare | $450–$1100 |
| Geographic midpoint | 51.936, -51.962 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Birmingham to Huntsville is about 4,154 mi (6,685 km) in a straight line, and roughly 4,901 mi (7,888 km) by road.