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

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

The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Muscle Shoals (MSL) is 1553 miles / 2500 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 16 minutes.

Tucson International Airport – Northwest Alabama Regional Airport

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2184
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1179
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Distance from Tucson to Muscle Shoals

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Muscle Shoals. 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 Tucson to Muscle Shoals?

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

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

On average, flying from Tucson to Muscle Shoals 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 Tucson to Muscle Shoals

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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