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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 2053 miles / 3304 kilometers / 1784 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 2512 miles / 4043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 42 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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Distance from Saginaw to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2053.225 miles
  • 3304.345 kilometers
  • 1784.203 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
  • 2056.502 miles
  • 3309.619 kilometers
  • 1787.051 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 493 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 Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W