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How far is Meridian, MS, from Sault Ste Marie, MI?

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Meridian (MEI) is 1150 miles / 1850 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 4 minutes.

Chippewa County International Airport – Meridian Regional Airport

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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Meridian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 986.784 miles
  • 1588.075 kilometers
  • 857.492 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
  • 988.111 miles
  • 1590.210 kilometers
  • 858.645 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 Meridian?

The estimated flight time from Chippewa County International Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Meridian generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Meridian

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).

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 Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W