How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Alpena, MI?
The distance between Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 181 miles / 290 kilometers / 157 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alpena (APN) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 256 miles / 412 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 10 minutes.
Alpena County Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Alpena to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alpena to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 180.506 miles
- 290.496 kilometers
- 156.855 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- 180.457 miles
- 290.417 kilometers
- 156.813 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 Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Alpena County Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alpena and Grand Rapids?
There is no time difference between Alpena and Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Alpena to Grand Rapids generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 114 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 Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
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 | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |