How far is San Jose, CA, from Saginaw, MI?
The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2022 miles / 3254 kilometers / 1757 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to San Jose (SJC) is 2447 miles / 3938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 52 minutes.
Saginaw MBS International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Saginaw to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Saginaw to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2021.768 miles
- 3253.721 kilometers
- 1756.869 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- 2017.017 miles
- 3246.075 kilometers
- 1752.740 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 San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Saginaw and San Jose?
The time difference between Saginaw and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Saginaw.
Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Saginaw to San Jose generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 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 San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Saginaw MBS International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saginaw, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MBS |
| ICAO Code: | KMBS |
| Coordinates: | 43°31′58″N, 84°4′46″W |
| Destination | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |