How far is Joplin, MO, from Alpena, MI?
The distance between Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 789 miles / 1270 kilometers / 686 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alpena (APN) to Joplin (JLN) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 32 minutes.
Alpena County Regional Airport – Joplin Regional Airport
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Distance from Alpena to Joplin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alpena to Joplin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 789.234 miles
- 1270.149 kilometers
- 685.826 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- 788.659 miles
- 1269.223 kilometers
- 685.326 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 Joplin?
The estimated flight time from Alpena County Regional Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alpena and Joplin?
The time difference between Alpena and Joplin is 1 hour. Joplin is 1 hour behind Alpena.
Flight carbon footprint between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
On average, flying from Alpena to Joplin generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 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 Joplin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).
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 | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Joplin, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JLN |
| ICAO Code: | KJLN |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″W |