How far is Des Moines, IA, from Alpena, MI?
The distance between Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 564 miles / 908 kilometers / 491 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alpena (APN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 744 miles / 1198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 14 minutes.
Alpena County Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Alpena to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alpena to Des Moines. 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 Alpena to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Alpena County Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alpena and Des Moines?
The time difference between Alpena and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Alpena.
Flight carbon footprint between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Alpena to Des Moines 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 Alpena to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |