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How far is Saginaw, MI, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) is 2023 miles / 3255 kilometers / 1758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Saginaw (MBS) is 2435 miles / 3919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 51 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Saginaw MBS International Airport

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2023
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3255
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1758
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Distance from Santa Maria to Saginaw

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2022.798 miles
  • 3255.377 kilometers
  • 1757.763 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
  • 2018.548 miles
  • 3248.539 kilometers
  • 1754.071 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 Santa Maria to Saginaw?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Saginaw MBS International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS)

On average, flying from Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria to Saginaw

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS).

Airport information

Origin Santa Maria Public Airport
City: Santa Maria, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMX
ICAO Code: KSMX
Coordinates: 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″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