How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Thunder Bay?
The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 271 miles / 436 kilometers / 235 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 469 miles / 754 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 54 minutes.
Thunder Bay International Airport – Chippewa County International Airport
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 270.896 miles
- 435.965 kilometers
- 235.402 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- 270.349 miles
- 435.084 kilometers
- 234.927 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 Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie?
The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste Marie?
There is no time difference between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste Marie.
Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)
On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).
Airport information
| Origin | Thunder Bay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thunder Bay |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQT |
| ICAO Code: | CYQT |
| Coordinates: | 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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 |