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How far is McGrath, AK, from Muscle Shoals, AL?

The distance between Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3437 miles / 5531 kilometers / 2986 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to McGrath (MCG) is 4255 miles / 6848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 43 minutes.

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Muscle Shoals to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3436.662 miles
  • 5530.772 kilometers
  • 2986.378 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
  • 3429.775 miles
  • 5519.688 kilometers
  • 2980.393 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to McGrath Airport is 7 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Muscle Shoals to McGrath generates about 387 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 387 kilograms equals 853 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 McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W