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How far is Nanaimo from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 1920 miles / 3090 kilometers / 1668 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 2376 miles / 3823 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 49 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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1920
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1668
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Distance from Saginaw to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1919.773 miles
  • 3089.575 kilometers
  • 1668.237 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
  • 1914.520 miles
  • 3081.122 kilometers
  • 1663.673 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Nanaimo generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 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 Nanaimo

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

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 Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W