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Distance from Sheffield to Central Heights

Driving Distance
14.5 mi 23.3 km
Flying Distance
10.3 mi 16.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Sheffield, Alabama to Central Heights, Alabama is 14.5 mi (23.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 10.3 mi (16.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 20 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 42 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Sheffield
Place Sheffield
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 34.765089
Longitude -87.698641
GPS 34.765089° N, 87.698641° W
Local Time 11:06 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Central Heights
Place Central Heights
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 34.894531
Longitude -87.790863
GPS 34.894531° N, 87.790863° W
Local Time 11:06 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Sheffield, Alabama to Central Heights, Alabama covers 14.5 mi (23.3 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 20 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (14.3-14.5 miles / 23-23 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 42 mph (68 km/h).

Available Routes

AL-20 W
14.5 mi 20 minutes
Shortest Fastest
AL-20 W and Lauderdale County 200
14.3 mi 20 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.