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How far is San Diego, CA, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1935 miles / 3115 kilometers / 1682 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to San Diego (SAN) is 2366 miles / 3808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 1 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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1935
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3115
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1682
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Distance from Saginaw to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1935.391 miles
  • 3114.710 kilometers
  • 1681.809 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
  • 1931.962 miles
  • 3109.191 kilometers
  • 1678.829 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Saginaw to San Diego generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 466 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 San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

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 San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W