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How far is Muscle Shoals, AL, from Fresno, CA?

The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) is 1801 miles / 2899 kilometers / 1565 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Muscle Shoals (MSL) is 2073 miles / 3336 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 40 minutes.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Northwest Alabama Regional Airport

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Distance from Fresno to Muscle Shoals

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1801.246 miles
  • 2898.825 kilometers
  • 1565.240 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
  • 1797.224 miles
  • 2892.352 kilometers
  • 1561.745 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 Fresno to Muscle Shoals?

The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)

On average, flying from Fresno to Muscle Shoals generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Muscle Shoals

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL).

Airport information

Origin Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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