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How far is Muscle Shoals, AL, from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) is 1839 miles / 2959 kilometers / 1598 nautical miles.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – Northwest Alabama Regional Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to Muscle Shoals

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1838.611 miles
  • 2958.957 kilometers
  • 1597.709 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
  • 1844.210 miles
  • 2967.968 kilometers
  • 1602.575 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 Cartagena to Muscle Shoals?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)

On average, flying from Cartagena to Muscle Shoals generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cartagena to Muscle Shoals

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL).

Airport information

Origin Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″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