How far is Rochester, MN, from Sault Ste Marie, MI?
The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 425 miles / 683 kilometers / 369 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Rochester (RST) is 563 miles / 906 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 31 minutes.
Chippewa County International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sault Ste Marie to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 424.510 miles
- 683.183 kilometers
- 368.889 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- 423.530 miles
- 681.606 kilometers
- 368.038 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Chippewa County International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sault Ste Marie and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Rochester generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 193 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |