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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 1620 miles / 2608 kilometers / 1408 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 2047 miles / 3295 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 24 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1620.315 miles
  • 2607.644 kilometers
  • 1408.015 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
  • 1615.624 miles
  • 2600.095 kilometers
  • 1403.939 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 Kelowna to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Sault Ste Marie generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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