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How far is Durango, CO, from Muscle Shoals, AL?

The distance between Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1139 miles / 1833 kilometers / 990 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Durango (DRO) is 1368 miles / 2202 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 52 minutes.

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Muscle Shoals to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1139.203 miles
  • 1833.370 kilometers
  • 989.941 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
  • 1136.724 miles
  • 1829.379 kilometers
  • 987.786 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 Durango?

The estimated flight time from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Muscle Shoals to Durango generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

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 Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W