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SAN to APN: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport)
1,980 mi
3,187 km · 1,721 nm
4h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,980 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 21m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- APN — Alpena County Regional Airport · Alpena, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near APN
- OSC · Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport44 mi away
- ECA · Iosco County Airport53 mi away
- GLR · Gaylord Regional Airport56 mi away
- DRE · Drummond Island Airport65 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from APN?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Alpena (APN) is 1,980 miles (3,187 km, 1,721 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to APN?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 21m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Alpena?
Alpena is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to APN?
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