How far is Detroit, MI, from Alpena, MI?
The distance between Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 198 miles / 319 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alpena (APN) to Detroit (DTW) is 252 miles / 406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 9 minutes.
Alpena County Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Alpena to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alpena to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 198.113 miles
- 318.831 kilometers
- 172.155 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- 198.271 miles
- 319.086 kilometers
- 172.293 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Alpena County Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alpena and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Alpena to Detroit generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Alpena (APN) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |