How far is Alpena, MI, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 564 miles / 908 kilometers / 491 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Alpena (APN) is 744 miles / 1197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 11 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Alpena County Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Alpena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Alpena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 564.499 miles
- 908.473 kilometers
- 490.536 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- 563.358 miles
- 906.636 kilometers
- 489.544 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 Des Moines to Alpena?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Alpena?
The time difference between Des Moines and Alpena is 1 hour. Alpena is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Alpena generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Alpena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | 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 |