How far is Columbia, SC, from Alpena, MI?
The distance between Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 779 miles / 1254 kilometers / 677 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alpena (APN) to Columbia (CAE) is 944 miles / 1520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 28 minutes.
Alpena County Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Alpena to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alpena to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 779.367 miles
- 1254.269 kilometers
- 677.251 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- 780.468 miles
- 1256.042 kilometers
- 678.208 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Alpena County Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alpena and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Alpena to Columbia generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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 | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |