How far is Alpena, MI, from Joplin, MO?
The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 789 miles / 1270 kilometers / 686 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Alpena (APN) is 977 miles / 1572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 30 minutes.
Joplin Regional Airport – Alpena County Regional Airport
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Distance from Joplin to Alpena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Joplin to Alpena. 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 Joplin to Alpena?
The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Joplin and Alpena?
The time difference between Joplin and Alpena is 1 hour. Alpena is 1 hour ahead of Joplin.
Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)
On average, flying from Joplin to Alpena 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 Joplin to Alpena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).
Airport information
| Origin | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Joplin, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JLN |
| ICAO Code: | KJLN |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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 |