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How far is Alpena, MI, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 948 miles / 1525 kilometers / 823 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Alpena (APN) is 1133 miles / 1823 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 11 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Alpena County Regional Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Alpena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 947.647 miles
  • 1525.090 kilometers
  • 823.483 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
  • 948.695 miles
  • 1526.776 kilometers
  • 824.393 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 Jackson to Alpena?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)

On average, flying from Jackson to Alpena generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Alpena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).

Airport information

Origin Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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