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How far is Saginaw, MI, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) is 2021 miles / 3253 kilometers / 1756 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Saginaw (MBS) is 2456 miles / 3953 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 12 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Saginaw MBS International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Saginaw

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2021.163 miles
  • 3252.747 kilometers
  • 1756.343 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
  • 2016.841 miles
  • 3245.791 kilometers
  • 1752.587 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 San Luis Obispo to Saginaw?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Saginaw MBS International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Saginaw 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 San Luis Obispo to Saginaw

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″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