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How far is Detroit, MI, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 98 miles / 158 kilometers / 85 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Detroit (DTW) is 132 miles / 212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 29 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Saginaw to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 98.325 miles
  • 158.239 kilometers
  • 85.442 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
  • 98.368 miles
  • 158.309 kilometers
  • 85.480 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Saginaw and Detroit?

There is no time difference between Saginaw and Detroit.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Detroit generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 87 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 Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W

Airlines flying from Saginaw (MBS) to Detroit (DTW)

Delta Air Lines