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

The distance between Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1933 miles / 3111 kilometers / 1680 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Oakland (OAK) is 2226 miles / 3582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 34 minutes.

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport – Oakland International Airport

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Distance from Muscle Shoals to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1933.192 miles
  • 3111.172 kilometers
  • 1679.898 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
  • 1928.870 miles
  • 3104.215 kilometers
  • 1676.142 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Muscle Shoals to Oakland generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 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 Oakland

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

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W