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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 2899 miles / 4666 kilometers / 2519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 3642 miles / 5861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 23 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from McGrath to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2899.170 miles
  • 4665.762 kilometers
  • 2519.310 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
  • 2890.643 miles
  • 4652.038 kilometers
  • 2511.900 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 McGrath to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from McGrath to Sault Ste Marie generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″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