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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Alpena, MI?

The distance between Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1954 miles / 3145 kilometers / 1698 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alpena (APN) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2394 miles / 3852 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 55 minutes.

Alpena County Regional Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Alpena to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1954.066 miles
  • 3144.765 kilometers
  • 1698.037 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
  • 1950.263 miles
  • 3138.644 kilometers
  • 1694.732 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Alpena County Regional Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Alpena to Palmdale generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W