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

The distance between Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2026 miles / 3261 kilometers / 1761 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Arcata (ACV) is 2546 miles / 4098 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 0 minutes.

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Muscle Shoals to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2026.028 miles
  • 3260.576 kilometers
  • 1760.570 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
  • 2021.598 miles
  • 3253.446 kilometers
  • 1756.720 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 Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Muscle Shoals to Arcata generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 486 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 Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

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 Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W