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

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3134 miles / 5044 kilometers / 2724 nautical miles.

Chippewa County International Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3134.365 miles
  • 5044.271 kilometers
  • 2723.689 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
  • 3124.955 miles
  • 5029.127 kilometers
  • 2715.511 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Chippewa County International Airport to Bethel Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Bethel generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 772 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sault Ste Marie to Bethel

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

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 Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W