How far is Alpena, MI, from Brainerd, MN?
The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 519 miles / 836 kilometers / 451 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Alpena (APN) is 619 miles / 996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 37 minutes.
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Alpena County Regional Airport
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Distance from Brainerd to Alpena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brainerd to Alpena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 519.190 miles
- 835.556 kilometers
- 451.164 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- 517.772 miles
- 833.273 kilometers
- 449.931 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 Brainerd to Alpena?
The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Brainerd and Alpena?
The time difference between Brainerd and Alpena is 1 hour. Alpena is 1 hour ahead of Brainerd.
Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)
On average, flying from Brainerd to Alpena generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 224 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Alpena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).
Airport information
| Origin | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brainerd, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BRD |
| ICAO Code: | KBRD |
| Coordinates: | 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″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 |