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How far is Powell River from Muscle Shoals, AL?

The distance between Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 2128 miles / 3425 kilometers / 1849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Powell River (YPW) is 2722 miles / 4380 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 21 minutes.

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Muscle Shoals to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2128.267 miles
  • 3425.113 kilometers
  • 1849.413 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
  • 2124.565 miles
  • 3419.156 kilometers
  • 1846.197 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 Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Powell River Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Muscle Shoals to Powell River generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 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 Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

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 Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W