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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1913 miles / 3079 kilometers / 1663 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2276 miles / 3663 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 37 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Saginaw to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1913.171 miles
  • 3078.951 kilometers
  • 1662.500 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
  • 1909.297 miles
  • 3072.715 kilometers
  • 1659.133 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Palmdale generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 462 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 Palmdale

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

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W