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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Alpena, MI?

The distance between Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers / 589 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alpena (APN) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 780 miles / 1256 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 34 minutes.

Alpena County Regional Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Alpena to Grand Forks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alpena to Grand Forks. 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 Alpena to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Alpena County Regional Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Alpena to Grand Forks 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 Alpena to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W