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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 1403 miles / 2258 kilometers / 1219 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 1628 miles / 2620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 26 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Missoula to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1402.926 miles
  • 2257.790 kilometers
  • 1219.109 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
  • 1398.886 miles
  • 2251.288 kilometers
  • 1215.599 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 Missoula to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Missoula to Sault Ste Marie generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin Missoula Montana Airport
City: Missoula, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSO
ICAO Code: KMSO
Coordinates: 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″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