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How far is Saginaw, MI, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) is 1953 miles / 3142 kilometers / 1697 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Saginaw (MBS) is 2320 miles / 3734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 10 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Saginaw MBS International Airport

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1953
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3142
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1697
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Distance from Los Angeles to Saginaw

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1952.577 miles
  • 3142.368 kilometers
  • 1696.743 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
  • 1948.763 miles
  • 3136.230 kilometers
  • 1693.429 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 Los Angeles to Saginaw?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Saginaw MBS International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Saginaw generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Saginaw

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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