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How far is Hay River from Muscle Shoals, AL?

The distance between Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 2193 miles / 3530 kilometers / 1906 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Hay River (YHY) is 2917 miles / 4695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 32 minutes.

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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2193
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1906
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Distance from Muscle Shoals to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2193.480 miles
  • 3530.064 kilometers
  • 1906.082 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
  • 2191.570 miles
  • 3526.990 kilometers
  • 1904.422 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 Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Muscle Shoals to Hay River generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 528 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 Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

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 Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
City: Hay River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHY
ICAO Code: CYHY
Coordinates: 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W