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How far is Columbia, SC, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 681 miles / 1095 kilometers / 592 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Columbia (CAE) is 824 miles / 1326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 48 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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681
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1095
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592
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Distance from Saginaw to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 680.710 miles
  • 1095.497 kilometers
  • 591.521 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
  • 681.687 miles
  • 1097.069 kilometers
  • 592.370 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Saginaw and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Saginaw and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Columbia generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 270 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W