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How far is Saginaw, MI, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) is 702 miles / 1129 kilometers / 610 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Saginaw (MBS) is 874 miles / 1406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 19 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Saginaw MBS International Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Saginaw

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Saginaw. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 701.707 miles
  • 1129.288 kilometers
  • 609.767 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
  • 700.154 miles
  • 1126.789 kilometers
  • 608.417 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 Grand Forks to Saginaw?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Saginaw MBS International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Saginaw generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Saginaw

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W
Destination Saginaw MBS International Airport
City: Saginaw, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MBS
ICAO Code: KMBS
Coordinates: 43°31′58″N, 84°4′46″W