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How far is Wales, AK, from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3382 miles / 5443 kilometers / 2939 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Wales (WAA) is 4466 miles / 7188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 179 hours 16 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Saginaw to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3381.917 miles
  • 5442.667 kilometers
  • 2938.805 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
  • 3372.425 miles
  • 5427.392 kilometers
  • 2930.557 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Wales generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 838 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 Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

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 Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W