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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 702 miles / 1129 kilometers / 610 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 874 miles / 1407 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 22 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Saginaw to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 701.707 miles
  • 1129.288 kilometers
  • 609.767 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
  • 700.154 miles
  • 1126.789 kilometers
  • 608.417 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Grand Forks generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 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 Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W