Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Saginaw, MI (MBS)
Distance from Des Moines to Saginaw (Des Moines International Airport – MBS International Airport) is 508 miles / 818 kilometers / 441 nautical miles.
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How far is Saginaw from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Saginaw. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 507.975 miles
- 817.506 kilometers
- 441.418 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 506.768 miles
- 815.563 kilometers
- 440.369 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to MBS International Airport (MBS) is 1 hour 27 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and Saginaw is 1 hour. Saginaw is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
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Des Moines, IA
Saginaw, MI
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 100 kg (221 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| B | MBS International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saginaw, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MBS |
| ICAO Code: | KMBS |
| Coordinates: | 43°31′58″N, 84°4′46″W |
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