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How far is Saginaw, MI, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) is 1888 miles / 3039 kilometers / 1641 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Saginaw (MBS) is 2405 miles / 3871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 9 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Saginaw MBS International Airport

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1888
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3039
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Distance from Portland to Saginaw

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1888.450 miles
  • 3039.166 kilometers
  • 1641.018 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
  • 1883.267 miles
  • 3030.825 kilometers
  • 1636.514 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 Portland to Saginaw?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS)

On average, flying from Portland to Saginaw generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Saginaw

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′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