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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 287 miles / 462 kilometers / 250 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Indianapolis (IND) is 351 miles / 565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 53 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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287
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Distance from Saginaw to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 287.188 miles
  • 462.185 kilometers
  • 249.560 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
  • 287.351 miles
  • 462.446 kilometers
  • 249.701 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Saginaw and Indianapolis?

There is no time difference between Saginaw and Indianapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Indianapolis generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 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 Indianapolis

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

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 Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W