How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 238 miles / 384 kilometers / 207 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 295 miles / 475 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 42 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Sault Ste Marie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Sault Ste Marie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 238.395 miles
- 383.659 kilometers
- 207.160 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- 238.511 miles
- 383.846 kilometers
- 207.260 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 Grand Rapids to Sault Ste Marie?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Sault Ste Marie?
There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Sault Ste Marie.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Sault Ste Marie generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 132 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Sault Ste Marie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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 |