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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 618 miles / 994 kilometers / 537 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 836 miles / 1345 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 38 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 617.806 miles
  • 994.263 kilometers
  • 536.859 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
  • 617.669 miles
  • 994.043 kilometers
  • 536.740 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 Washington D.C. to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Sault Ste Marie?

There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Sault Ste Marie.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sault Ste Marie generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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