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

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 534 miles / 860 kilometers / 464 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Columbia (COU) is 670 miles / 1078 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 3 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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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)
  • 534.345 miles
  • 859.945 kilometers
  • 464.333 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
  • 533.729 miles
  • 858.953 kilometers
  • 463.798 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 Regional Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Columbia generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 229 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 Regional Airport (COU).

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 Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W