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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 460 miles / 741 kilometers / 400 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 541 miles / 871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 3 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 460.325 miles
  • 740.821 kilometers
  • 400.011 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
  • 460.684 miles
  • 741.398 kilometers
  • 400.323 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 Indianapolis to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Sault Ste Marie?

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Sault Ste Marie.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Sault Ste Marie generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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