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

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2899 miles / 4666 kilometers / 2519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to McGrath (MCG) is 3641 miles / 5860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 23 minutes.

Chippewa County International Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2899.170 miles
  • 4665.762 kilometers
  • 2519.310 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
  • 2890.643 miles
  • 4652.038 kilometers
  • 2511.900 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Chippewa County International Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to McGrath generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 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 McGrath

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

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W