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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Muscle Shoals, AL?

The distance between Muscle Shoals (Northwest Alabama Regional Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1357 miles / 2184 kilometers / 1179 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Tucson (TUS) is 1551 miles / 2496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 19 minutes.

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport – Tucson International Airport

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Distance from Muscle Shoals to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1357.196 miles
  • 2184.196 kilometers
  • 1179.371 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
  • 1354.415 miles
  • 2179.720 kilometers
  • 1176.955 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 Tucson?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Muscle Shoals to Tucson generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 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 Tucson

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

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W