How far is Saginaw, MI, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) is 508 miles / 818 kilometers / 441 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Saginaw (MBS) is 627 miles / 1009 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 57 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Saginaw MBS International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Saginaw
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Saginaw. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Des Moines to Saginaw?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Saginaw MBS International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Saginaw?
The time difference between Des Moines and Saginaw is 1 hour. Saginaw is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Saginaw generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Saginaw
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Saginaw MBS International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saginaw, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MBS |
| ICAO Code: | KMBS |
| Coordinates: | 43°31′58″N, 84°4′46″W |