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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 1351 miles / 2174 kilometers / 1174 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 1717 miles / 2764 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 23 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Durango to Sault Ste Marie

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durango to Sault Ste Marie. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1350.971 miles
  • 2174.177 kilometers
  • 1173.962 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
  • 1348.561 miles
  • 2170.299 kilometers
  • 1171.868 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 Durango to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Durango to Sault Ste Marie generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W
Destination Chippewa County International Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CIU
ICAO Code: KCIU
Coordinates: 46°15′2″N, 84°28′20″W