How far is Brainerd, MN, from Alpena, MI?
The distance between Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 519 miles / 836 kilometers / 451 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alpena (APN) to Brainerd (BRD) is 620 miles / 997 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 38 minutes.
Alpena County Regional Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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Distance from Alpena to Brainerd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alpena to Brainerd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 519.190 miles
- 835.556 kilometers
- 451.164 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- 517.772 miles
- 833.273 kilometers
- 449.931 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 Alpena to Brainerd?
The estimated flight time from Alpena County Regional Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alpena and Brainerd?
The time difference between Alpena and Brainerd is 1 hour. Brainerd is 1 hour behind Alpena.
Flight carbon footprint between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)
On average, flying from Alpena to Brainerd generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 224 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alpena to Brainerd
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).
Airport information
| Origin | Alpena County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alpena, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | APN |
| ICAO Code: | KAPN |
| Coordinates: | 45°4′41″N, 83°33′37″W |
| Destination | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brainerd, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BRD |
| ICAO Code: | KBRD |
| Coordinates: | 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W |