How far is Richmond, VA, from Sault Ste Marie, MI?
The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 707 miles / 1137 kilometers / 614 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Richmond (RIC) is 949 miles / 1527 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 49 minutes.
Chippewa County International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sault Ste Marie to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 706.716 miles
- 1137.350 kilometers
- 614.120 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- 706.795 miles
- 1137.476 kilometers
- 614.188 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Chippewa County International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sault Ste Marie and Richmond?
There is no time difference between Sault Ste Marie and Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Richmond generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |