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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 750 miles / 1207 kilometers / 652 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Grand Island (GRI) is 902 miles / 1452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 47 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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1207
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652
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Distance from Saginaw to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 749.842 miles
  • 1206.754 kilometers
  • 651.595 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
  • 748.024 miles
  • 1203.829 kilometers
  • 650.015 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 Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Grand Island generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W