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

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1952 miles / 3142 kilometers / 1696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Modesto (MOD) is 2508 miles / 4037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 43 minutes.

Chippewa County International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1952.275 miles
  • 3141.882 kilometers
  • 1696.481 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
  • 1947.862 miles
  • 3134.779 kilometers
  • 1692.645 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Chippewa County International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Modesto generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W