Birmingham vs. Montgomery to Paris: Neither — Both in Alabama, USA

Neither Birmingham nor Montgomery, Alabama is close to Paris, France. Both are cities in the United States (North America), while Paris is in France (Europe).

Distances

• Birmingham, AL → Paris, France: ~4,400 mi (7,100 km) — 9+ hr flight.
• Montgomery, AL → Paris, France: ~4,500 mi (7,200 km) — 9+ hr flight.
• Birmingham ↔ Montgomery: ~90 mi (145 km) — 1.5 hr drive.

Why the Confusion?

There is a Birmingham, UK (England, West Midlands) — 100 mi from London, ~300 mi from Paris (Eurostar/train ~3.5 hrs). But the question specifies "Birmingham Alabama."