How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 562 miles / 905 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 727 miles / 1170 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 35 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Sault Ste Marie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Sault Ste Marie. 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 Des Moines to Sault Ste Marie?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sault Ste Marie?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Sault Ste Marie 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 Des Moines to Sault Ste Marie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |