How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 707 miles / 1137 kilometers / 614 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 948 miles / 1526 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 43 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Sault Ste Marie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Sault Ste Marie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 706.716 miles
- 1137.350 kilometers
- 614.120 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- 706.795 miles
- 1137.476 kilometers
- 614.188 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 Richmond to Sault Ste Marie?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Sault Ste Marie?
There is no time difference between Richmond and Sault Ste Marie.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)
On average, flying from Richmond to Sault Ste Marie generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Sault Ste Marie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |