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MMI to BHM: distance & flight time
Athens (McMinn County Airport) → Birmingham (Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport)
178 mi
286 km · 155 nm
56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
178 miles nonstop takes roughly 56m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MMI — McMinn County Airport · Athens, United States
- BHM — Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · Birmingham, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MMI
- HDI · Hardwick Field20 mi away
- TYS · McGhee Tyson Airport43 mi away
- CHA · Lovell Field44 mi away
- CSV · Crossville Memorial Whitson Field48 mi away
Near BHM
- ASN · Talladega Municipal Airport40 mi away
- GAD · Northeast Alabama Regional Airport48 mi away
- ANB · Anniston Regional Airport52 mi away
- TCL · Tuscaloosa Regional Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MMI from BHM?
The flight distance from Athens (MMI) to Birmingham (BHM) is 178 miles (286 km, 155 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MMI to BHM?
A nonstop flight takes about 56m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MMI to BHM?
Nonstop service on MMI–BHM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Athens and Birmingham?
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Athens.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MMI to BHM?
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Why are some MMI to BHM fares phone-only?
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