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How far is Bethel, AK, from Sault Ste Marie?

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3121 miles / 5023 kilometers / 2712 nautical miles.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport – Bethel Airport

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2712
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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3121.202 miles
  • 5023.088 kilometers
  • 2712.251 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
  • 3111.786 miles
  • 5007.935 kilometers
  • 2704.069 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 Sault Ste Marie to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Bethel Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Bethel generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 769 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sault Ste Marie to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′33″W
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W