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How far is Alpena, MI, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 1991 miles / 3204 kilometers / 1730 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Alpena (APN) is 2454 miles / 3950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 6 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Alpena County Regional Airport

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3204
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Distance from Sacramento to Alpena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1990.772 miles
  • 3203.838 kilometers
  • 1729.934 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
  • 1985.949 miles
  • 3196.074 kilometers
  • 1725.742 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 Sacramento to Alpena?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Alpena generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Alpena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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