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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) is 1958 miles / 3151 kilometers / 1701 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Saginaw (MBS) is 2327 miles / 3745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 45 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Saginaw MBS International Airport

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1958
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3151
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1701
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Distance from Sacramento to Saginaw

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1957.766 miles
  • 3150.719 kilometers
  • 1701.252 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
  • 1952.989 miles
  • 3143.031 kilometers
  • 1697.101 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 Sacramento to Saginaw?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Saginaw MBS International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Saginaw generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Saginaw

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W
Destination 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