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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 426 miles / 686 kilometers / 371 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Waterloo (ALO) is 593 miles / 954 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 20 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Saginaw to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 426.441 miles
  • 686.291 kilometers
  • 370.568 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
  • 425.338 miles
  • 684.516 kilometers
  • 369.609 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 Saginaw to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Waterloo generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saginaw to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W