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How far is Sault Ste Marie from Lopez, WA?

The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) is 1786 miles / 2874 kilometers / 1552 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) is 2197 miles / 3535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 24 minutes.

Lopez Island Airport – Sault Ste. Marie Airport

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1786
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2874
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1552
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Distance from Lopez to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1785.895 miles
  • 2874.119 kilometers
  • 1551.900 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
  • 1780.686 miles
  • 2865.737 kilometers
  • 1547.374 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 Lopez to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)

On average, flying from Lopez to Sault Ste Marie generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM).

Airport information

Origin Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W
Destination Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′33″W