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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 1947 miles / 3134 kilometers / 1692 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 2438 miles / 3923 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 30 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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1692
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Distance from Sacramento to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1947.491 miles
  • 3134.184 kilometers
  • 1692.324 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
  • 1942.864 miles
  • 3126.736 kilometers
  • 1688.302 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 Sacramento to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Sault Ste Marie generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′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