How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 1962 miles / 3158 kilometers / 1705 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 2466 miles / 3969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 40 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Sault Ste Marie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Sault Ste Marie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1962.287 miles
- 3157.994 kilometers
- 1705.180 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- 1959.227 miles
- 3153.070 kilometers
- 1702.521 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 San Diego to Sault Ste Marie?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Sault Ste Marie?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)
On average, flying from San Diego to Sault Ste Marie generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Sault Ste Marie
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |