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How far is Portland, OR, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 1888 miles / 3039 kilometers / 1641 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Portland (PDX) is 2405 miles / 3870 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 7 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Portland International Airport

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Distance from Saginaw to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1888.450 miles
  • 3039.166 kilometers
  • 1641.018 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
  • 1883.267 miles
  • 3030.825 kilometers
  • 1636.514 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 Portland?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Portland generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 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 Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Portland International Airport (PDX).

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 Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W