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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 2936 miles / 4725 kilometers / 2551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 4010 miles / 6453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 6 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Sault Ste Marie

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wainwright to Sault Ste Marie. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2935.710 miles
  • 4724.567 kilometers
  • 2551.062 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
  • 2927.348 miles
  • 4711.110 kilometers
  • 2543.796 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 Wainwright to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Sault Ste Marie generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 720 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wainwright to Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W
Destination Chippewa County International Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CIU
ICAO Code: KCIU
Coordinates: 46°15′2″N, 84°28′20″W