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How far is Ixtapa from Saginaw, MI?

The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 2055 miles / 3308 kilometers / 1786 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2542 miles / 4091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 23 minutes.

Saginaw MBS International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Distance from Saginaw to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2055.448 miles
  • 3307.923 kilometers
  • 1786.136 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
  • 2058.992 miles
  • 3313.626 kilometers
  • 1789.215 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Saginaw to Ixtapa generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 493 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W