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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 2008 miles / 3231 kilometers / 1745 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 2545 miles / 4096 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 34 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2007.824 miles
  • 3231.279 kilometers
  • 1744.751 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
  • 2003.306 miles
  • 3224.009 kilometers
  • 1740.825 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 San Jose to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from San Jose to Sault Ste Marie generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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