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How far is Chicago, IL, from Alpena, MI?

The distance between Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 310 miles / 499 kilometers / 269 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alpena (APN) to Chicago (MDW) is 421 miles / 677 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 18 minutes.

Alpena County Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Alpena to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alpena to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 309.967 miles
  • 498.843 kilometers
  • 269.354 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
  • 309.721 miles
  • 498.448 kilometers
  • 269.140 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Alpena County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Alpena to Chicago generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 156 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Alpena County Regional Airport
City: Alpena, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: APN
ICAO Code: KAPN
Coordinates: 45°4′41″N, 83°33′37″W
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W