Nonstop flight route between Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States and Port Clarence, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(34°44'43"N by 87°36'37"W)
Arrival Airport:
(65°15'12"N by 166°51'30"W)
Distance from MSL to KPC:
3,760.45 miles (6,051.84 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States and Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC), Port Clarence, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,760 miles (or 6,052 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport and Port Clarence Coast Guard Station, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport and Port Clarence Coast Guard Station. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MSL / KMSL |
| Airport Name: | Northwest Alabama Regional Airport |
| Location: | Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 34°44'43"N by 87°36'37"W |
| Area Served: | Muscle Shoals, Alabama |
| Operator/Owner: | Colbert & Lauderdale Counties |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 551 feet (168 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MSL |
| More Information: | MSL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KPC / PAPC |
| Airport Name: | Port Clarence Coast Guard Station |
| Location: | Port Clarence, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 65°15'12"N by 166°51'30"W |
| Area Served: | Port Clarence, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | U.S. Government |
| Airport Type: | Private |
| Elevation: | 10 feet (3 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KPC |
| More Information: | KPC Maps & Info |
Facts about Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL):
- Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) has 2 runways.
- Prior to summer 2009, Muscle Shoals was served from Northwest Airlines' hub in Memphis via Northwest Airlink turboprop service operated by Mesaba Airlines.
- Because of Northwest Alabama Regional Airport's relatively low elevation of 551 feet, planes can take off or land at Northwest Alabama Regional Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,143 miles (17,932 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) is Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU), which is located 38 miles (62 kilometers) E of MSL.
Facts about Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC):
- Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Port Clarence Coast Guard Station's relatively low elevation of 10 feet, planes can take off or land at Port Clarence Coast Guard Station at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC) is Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM), which is located 10,342 miles (16,644 kilometers) away in Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica.
- The closest airport to Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC) is Brevig Mission Airport (KTS), which is located only 13 miles (20 kilometers) ENE of KPC.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 38.30 miles (61.63 km) E | Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) | Decatur, Alabama, United States |     |
| 2 | 48.04 miles (77.31 km) E | Huntsville International Airport (HSV) | Huntsville / Decatur, Alabama, United States | |
| 3 | 48.69 miles (78.35 km) SSW | Marion County - Rankin Fite Airport (HAB) | Hamilton, Alabama, United States | |
| 4 | 52.77 miles (84.92 km) E | Redstone Army Airfield (AAF) (HUA) | Redstone Arsenal (near Huntsville), Alabama, United States | |
| 5 | 57.54 miles (92.61 km) WNW | Roscoe Turner Airport (CRX) | Corinth, Mississippi, United States | |
| 6 | 60.98 miles (98.14 km) NNE | Maury County Airport (MRC) | Columbia/Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, United States | |
| 7 | 63.15 miles (101.63 km) ENE | Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FYM) | Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States | |
| 8 | 73.81 miles (118.78 km) WSW | Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States | |
| 9 | 76.02 miles (122.34 km) N | Centerville Municipal Airport (GHM) | Centerville, Tennessee, United States | |
| 10 | 86.70 miles (139.52 km) NE | Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) | Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States | |
| 11 | 88.71 miles (142.77 km) ENE | Tullahoma Regional Airport (THA) | Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States | |
| 12 | 89.78 miles (144.49 km) SSW | Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) | Columbus, Mississippi, United States | |
| 13 | 94.44 miles (151.99 km) NW | McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) | Jackson, Tennessee, United States | |
| 14 | 95.23 miles (153.26 km) SSE | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | |
| 15 | 98.80 miles (159.01 km) SSW | Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) | Columbus, Mississippi, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,142.65 miles (17,932.31 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,122.93 miles (17,900.57 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,103.49 miles (17,869.29 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,090.79 miles (17,848.85 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,087.23 miles (17,843.13 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,084.36 miles (17,838.50 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,072.96 miles (17,820.15 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,066.34 miles (17,809.50 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,065.40 miles (17,807.98 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,059.28 miles (17,798.14 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,036.88 miles (17,762.10 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,012.40 miles (17,722.70 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,003.51 miles (17,708.39 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,999.24 miles (17,701.51 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,995.36 miles (17,695.27 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12.55 miles (20.20 km) ENE | Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) | Brevig Mission, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 13.19 miles (21.23 km) NW | Lost River 1 Airport (LSR) | Lost River, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 15.05 miles (24.22 km) E | Teller Airport (TLA) | Teller, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 37.30 miles (60.03 km) NW | Tin City LRRS Airport (TNC) | Tin City, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 43.71 miles (70.34 km) NW | Wales Airport (WAA) | Wales, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 65.89 miles (106.04 km) SE | Nome Airport (OME) | Nome, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 69.36 miles (111.62 km) WNW | Diomede Heliport (FAA: DM2) (DIO) | Diomede, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 72.18 miles (116.17 km) NNE | Shishmaref Airport (SHH) | Shishmaref, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 95.09 miles (153.04 km) ESE | Council Airport (CIL) | Council, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 108.00 miles (173.80 km) ESE | White Mountain Airport (WMO) | White Mountain, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 122.86 miles (197.72 km) ESE | Golovin Airport (GLV) | Golovin, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 129.41 miles (208.27 km) ENE | Deering Airport (DRG) | Deering, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 141.33 miles (227.44 km) ESE | Elim Airport (ELI) | Elim, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 153.04 miles (246.29 km) SW | Savoonga Airport (SVA) | Savoonga, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 161.13 miles (259.31 km) E | Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) | Granite Mountain, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,341.87 miles (16,643.58 km) ESE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 2 | 10,263.31 miles (16,517.16 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,243.73 miles (16,485.64 km) SSW | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,214.67 miles (16,438.88 km) SSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,172.51 miles (16,371.02 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,127.04 miles (16,297.86 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,016.47 miles (16,119.91 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 8 | 9,973.25 miles (16,050.35 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 9,949.98 miles (16,012.90 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 9,939.35 miles (15,995.80 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 11 | 9,939.35 miles (15,995.80 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 12 | 9,913.50 miles (15,954.18 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 9,907.43 miles (15,944.42 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 9,904.42 miles (15,939.58 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,898.56 miles (15,930.15 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |