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How far is Muscle Shoals, AL, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) is 3400 miles / 5472 kilometers / 2954 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Northwest Alabama Regional Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Muscle Shoals

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3399.963 miles
  • 5471.710 kilometers
  • 2954.487 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
  • 3392.264 miles
  • 5459.320 kilometers
  • 2947.797 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 Ponta Delgada to Muscle Shoals?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Muscle Shoals generates about 382 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 382 kilograms equals 843 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Muscle Shoals

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL).

Airport information

Origin João Paulo II Airport
City: Ponta Delgada
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: PDL
ICAO Code: LPPD
Coordinates: 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W
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