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How far is Alpena, MI, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 1851 miles / 2978 kilometers / 1608 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Alpena (APN) is 2398 miles / 3859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 50 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Alpena County Regional Airport

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1851
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2978
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1608
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Distance from Whistler to Alpena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1850.632 miles
  • 2978.303 kilometers
  • 1608.155 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
  • 1845.393 miles
  • 2969.873 kilometers
  • 1603.603 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 Whistler to Alpena?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Alpena County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)

On average, flying from Whistler to Alpena generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Alpena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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