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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 2010 miles / 3234 kilometers / 1746 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 2520 miles / 4055 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 4 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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1746
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Distance from Oakland to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2009.616 miles
  • 3234.164 kilometers
  • 1746.309 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
  • 2005.013 miles
  • 3226.756 kilometers
  • 1742.309 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 Oakland to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Oakland to Sault Ste Marie generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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