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How far is Decatur, IL, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 355 miles / 572 kilometers / 309 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Decatur (DEC) is 450 miles / 725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 42 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Saginaw to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 355.482 miles
  • 572.093 kilometers
  • 308.905 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
  • 355.247 miles
  • 571.714 kilometers
  • 308.701 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Decatur generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 171 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 Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W