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

The distance between Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1879 miles / 3025 kilometers / 1633 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2236 miles / 3599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 51 minutes.

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Muscle Shoals to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1879.466 miles
  • 3024.708 kilometers
  • 1633.212 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
  • 1875.287 miles
  • 3017.981 kilometers
  • 1629.579 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Muscle Shoals to Sacramento generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 455 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W