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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 273 miles / 439 kilometers / 237 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Buffalo (BUF) is 341 miles / 548 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 45 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Saginaw to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 272.926 miles
  • 439.232 kilometers
  • 237.166 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
  • 272.215 miles
  • 438.087 kilometers
  • 236.548 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 Saginaw to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Saginaw and Buffalo?

There is no time difference between Saginaw and Buffalo.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Buffalo generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 144 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saginaw to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W