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How far is Muscle Shoals, AL, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) is 7546 miles / 12143 kilometers / 6557 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Northwest Alabama Regional Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Muscle Shoals

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7545.592 miles
  • 12143.454 kilometers
  • 6556.941 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
  • 7531.671 miles
  • 12121.050 kilometers
  • 6544.843 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 Nanjing to Muscle Shoals?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is 14 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Muscle Shoals generates about 932 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 932 kilograms equals 2 056 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Muscle Shoals

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E
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