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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Meridian, MS?

The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 1149 miles / 1849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 4 minutes.

Meridian Regional Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Meridian to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 986.784 miles
  • 1588.075 kilometers
  • 857.492 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
  • 988.111 miles
  • 1590.210 kilometers
  • 858.645 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 Meridian to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Meridian to Sault Ste Marie generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″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