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How far is Columbus, OH, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 263 miles / 424 kilometers / 229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Columbus (LCK) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 3 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Saginaw to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 263.490 miles
  • 424.046 kilometers
  • 228.966 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
  • 263.743 miles
  • 424.453 kilometers
  • 229.187 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Saginaw and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Saginaw and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Columbus generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W