How far is Des Moines, IA, from Sault Ste Marie, MI?
The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 562 miles / 905 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Des Moines (DSM) is 727 miles / 1170 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 33 minutes.
Chippewa County International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sault Ste Marie to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 562.089 miles
- 904.595 kilometers
- 488.442 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- 561.217 miles
- 903.191 kilometers
- 487.684 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 Sault Ste Marie to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Chippewa County International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sault Ste Marie and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Des Moines generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sault Ste Marie to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |