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

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

The driving distance from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Cordova (CDV) is 4208 miles / 6772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 16 minutes.

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

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Distance from Muscle Shoals to Cordova

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Muscle Shoals to Cordova. 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 Muscle Shoals to Cordova?

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

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

On average, flying from Muscle Shoals to Cordova 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 Muscle Shoals to Cordova

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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