How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 341 miles / 548 kilometers / 296 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 477 miles / 768 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 8 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 340.734 miles
- 548.358 kilometers
- 296.090 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- 340.686 miles
- 548.281 kilometers
- 296.048 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 Chicago to Sault Ste Marie?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sault Ste Marie?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)
On average, flying from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |