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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 1348 miles / 2169 kilometers / 1171 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 1823 miles / 2934 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 41 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1347.694 miles
  • 2168.903 kilometers
  • 1171.114 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
  • 1344.446 miles
  • 2163.676 kilometers
  • 1168.291 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 Fort McMurray to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Sault Ste Marie generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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