How far is Des Moines, IA, from Saginaw, MI?
The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 508 miles / 818 kilometers / 441 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Des Moines (DSM) is 627 miles / 1009 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 57 minutes.
Saginaw MBS International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Saginaw to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Saginaw to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 507.975 miles
- 817.506 kilometers
- 441.418 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- 506.768 miles
- 815.563 kilometers
- 440.369 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Saginaw and Des Moines?
The time difference between Saginaw and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Saginaw.
Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Saginaw to Des Moines generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Saginaw MBS International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saginaw, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MBS |
| ICAO Code: | KMBS |
| Coordinates: | 43°31′58″N, 84°4′46″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |