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How far is Alpena, MI, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 2048 miles / 3296 kilometers / 1780 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Alpena (APN) is 2562 miles / 4123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 10 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Alpena County Regional Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Alpena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2047.966 miles
  • 3295.881 kilometers
  • 1779.634 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
  • 2043.238 miles
  • 3288.272 kilometers
  • 1775.525 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 San Jose to Alpena?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)

On average, flying from San Jose to Alpena generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Alpena

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
Destination 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