How far is Alpena, MI, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 567 miles / 912 kilometers / 492 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Alpena (APN) is 759 miles / 1221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 9 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Alpena County Regional Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Alpena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Alpena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 566.522 miles
- 911.729 kilometers
- 492.294 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- 566.988 miles
- 912.479 kilometers
- 492.699 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 Roanoke to Alpena?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Alpena?
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Alpena generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 239 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Alpena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |