How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Sault Ste Marie, MI?
The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2649 miles / 4263 kilometers / 2302 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3468 miles / 5581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 44 minutes.
Chippewa County International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sault Ste Marie to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2648.924 miles
- 4263.029 kilometers
- 2301.852 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- 2641.407 miles
- 4250.933 kilometers
- 2295.320 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Chippewa County International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sault Ste Marie and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Fairbanks generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 645 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |