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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1017 miles / 1637 kilometers / 884 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1238 miles / 1992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 58 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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884
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Distance from Saginaw to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1016.932 miles
  • 1636.594 kilometers
  • 883.690 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
  • 1018.137 miles
  • 1638.533 kilometers
  • 884.737 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Lafayette generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 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 Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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 Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W