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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1958 miles / 3151 kilometers / 1701 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2330 miles / 3750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 43 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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1958
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3151
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1701
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Distance from Saginaw to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1957.766 miles
  • 3150.719 kilometers
  • 1701.252 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
  • 1952.989 miles
  • 3143.031 kilometers
  • 1697.101 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Sacramento generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W