How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Fort Nelson?
The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 1794 miles / 2886 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 2273 miles / 3658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 29 minutes.
Fort Nelson Airport – Chippewa County International Airport
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Sault Ste Marie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Nelson to Sault Ste Marie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1793.539 miles
- 2886.421 kilometers
- 1558.543 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- 1788.835 miles
- 2878.851 kilometers
- 1554.455 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 Fort Nelson to Sault Ste Marie?
The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Nelson and Sault Ste Marie?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)
On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Sault Ste Marie generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Sault Ste Marie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |
| Destination | Chippewa County International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sault Ste Marie, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CIU |
| ICAO Code: | KCIU |
| Coordinates: | 46°15′2″N, 84°28′20″W |