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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Great Falls, MT?

The distance between Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 1271 miles / 2045 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Great Falls (GTF) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 1417 miles / 2280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 42 minutes.

Great Falls International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Great Falls to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1270.819 miles
  • 2045.185 kilometers
  • 1104.311 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
  • 1267.152 miles
  • 2039.284 kilometers
  • 1101.125 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 Great Falls to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Great Falls to Sault Ste Marie generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Great Falls to Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W
Destination 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