How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 2649 miles / 4263 kilometers / 2302 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 3453 miles / 5557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 10 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Sault Ste Marie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Sault Ste Marie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2648.924 miles
- 4263.029 kilometers
- 2301.852 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- 2641.407 miles
- 4250.933 kilometers
- 2295.320 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 Fairbanks to Sault Ste Marie?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Sault Ste Marie?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Sault Ste Marie generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 645 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Sault Ste Marie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Chippewa County International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sault Ste Marie, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CIU |
| ICAO Code: | KCIU |
| Coordinates: | 46°15′2″N, 84°28′20″W |