How far is Grand Island, NE, from Alpena, MI?
The distance between Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 798 miles / 1284 kilometers / 693 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alpena (APN) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1020 miles / 1642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 4 minutes.
Alpena County Regional Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Alpena to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alpena to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 797.663 miles
- 1283.713 kilometers
- 693.150 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- 795.893 miles
- 1280.865 kilometers
- 691.612 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 Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from Alpena County Regional Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alpena and Grand Island?
The time difference between Alpena and Grand Island is 1 hour. Grand Island is 1 hour behind Alpena.
Flight carbon footprint between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Alpena to Grand Island generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 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 Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
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 | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Island, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRI |
| ICAO Code: | KGRI |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W |