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How far is Muscle Shoals, AL, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) is 4914 miles / 7908 kilometers / 4270 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Northwest Alabama Regional Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Muscle Shoals

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4913.816 miles
  • 7908.021 kilometers
  • 4269.990 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
  • 4926.455 miles
  • 7928.360 kilometers
  • 4280.972 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 Rio De Janeiro to Muscle Shoals?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is 9 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Muscle Shoals generates about 573 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 573 kilograms equals 1 262 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Muscle Shoals

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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