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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 435 miles / 699 kilometers / 378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 551 miles / 887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 8 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 434.571 miles
  • 699.373 kilometers
  • 377.631 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
  • 433.411 miles
  • 697.508 kilometers
  • 376.624 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 Minneapolis to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Sault Ste Marie generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 196 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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