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How far is Arcata, CA, from Sault Ste Marie, MI?

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 2000 miles / 3218 kilometers / 1738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Arcata (ACV) is 2640 miles / 4249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 20 minutes.

Chippewa County International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1999.633 miles
  • 3218.098 kilometers
  • 1737.634 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
  • 1994.455 miles
  • 3209.763 kilometers
  • 1733.134 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 Sault Ste Marie to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Chippewa County International Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Arcata generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W