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How far is Holy Cross, AK, from Sault Ste Marie, MI?

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) and Holy Cross (Holy Cross Airport) is 3041 miles / 4894 kilometers / 2642 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Holy Cross (HCR) is 4008 miles / 6451 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 132 hours 53 minutes.

Chippewa County International Airport – Holy Cross Airport

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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Holy Cross

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3040.920 miles
  • 4893.886 kilometers
  • 2642.487 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
  • 3031.862 miles
  • 4879.309 kilometers
  • 2634.616 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 Holy Cross?

The estimated flight time from Chippewa County International Airport to Holy Cross Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Holy Cross generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 748 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 Holy Cross

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR).

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 Holy Cross Airport
City: Holy Cross, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HCR
ICAO Code: PAHC
Coordinates: 62°11′17″N, 159°46′29″W