How far is Alpena, MI, from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers / 589 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Alpena (APN) is 780 miles / 1255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 32 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Alpena County Regional Airport
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Distance from Grand Forks to Alpena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Alpena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 677.844 miles
- 1090.884 kilometers
- 589.030 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- 676.077 miles
- 1088.041 kilometers
- 587.495 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 Grand Forks to Alpena?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Alpena?
The time difference between Grand Forks and Alpena is 1 hour. Alpena is 1 hour ahead of Grand Forks.
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Alpena generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Alpena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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 |