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How far is Muscle Shoals, AL, from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) is 3092 miles / 4976 kilometers / 2687 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Muscle Shoals (MSL) is 4207 miles / 6771 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 22 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Northwest Alabama Regional Airport

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Distance from Cordova to Muscle Shoals

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cordova to Muscle Shoals. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3091.670 miles
  • 4975.561 kilometers
  • 2686.588 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3085.864 miles
  • 4966.217 kilometers
  • 2681.543 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Cordova to Muscle Shoals?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)

On average, flying from Cordova to Muscle Shoals generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 761 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cordova to Muscle Shoals

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL).

Airport information

Origin Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
City: Cordova, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDV
ICAO Code: PACV
Coordinates: 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″W
Destination Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
City: Muscle Shoals, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSL
ICAO Code: KMSL
Coordinates: 34°44′43″N, 87°36′36″W