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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Muscle Shoals, AL?

The distance between Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 2024 miles / 3257 kilometers / 1759 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2567 miles / 4131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 28 minutes.

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Muscle Shoals to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2023.735 miles
  • 3256.885 kilometers
  • 1758.577 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
  • 2020.226 miles
  • 3251.239 kilometers
  • 1755.529 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Muscle Shoals to Bellingham generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 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 Bellingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).

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 Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W