How far is Alpena, MI, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 2062 miles / 3318 kilometers / 1792 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Alpena (APN) is 2544 miles / 4094 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 52 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Alpena County Regional Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Alpena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Alpena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2061.728 miles
- 3318.030 kilometers
- 1791.593 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- 2056.909 miles
- 3310.274 kilometers
- 1787.405 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 San Francisco to Alpena?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Alpena?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Alpena generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Alpena
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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 |