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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 349 miles / 561 kilometers / 303 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 460 miles / 740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 48 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 348.819 miles
  • 561.369 kilometers
  • 303.115 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
  • 348.812 miles
  • 561.359 kilometers
  • 303.110 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 Chicago to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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