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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) is 1969 miles / 3168 kilometers / 1711 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Saginaw (MBS) is 2338 miles / 3762 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 52 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Saginaw MBS International Airport

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1969
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3168
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1711
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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)
  • 1968.800 miles
  • 3168.476 kilometers
  • 1710.840 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
  • 1963.972 miles
  • 3160.706 kilometers
  • 1706.645 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 International Airport to Saginaw MBS International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Sacramento to Saginaw generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 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 International Airport (SMF) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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