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How far is Saginaw, MI, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) is 1823 miles / 2933 kilometers / 1584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Saginaw (MBS) is 2375 miles / 3822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 11 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Saginaw MBS International Airport

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1823
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2933
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1584
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Saginaw

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1822.582 miles
  • 2933.162 kilometers
  • 1583.781 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
  • 1818.463 miles
  • 2926.532 kilometers
  • 1580.201 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 Rainbow Lake to Saginaw?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Saginaw MBS International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Saginaw generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rainbow Lake to Saginaw

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS).

Airport information

Origin Rainbow Lake Airport
City: Rainbow Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOP
ICAO Code: CYOP
Coordinates: 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W
Destination 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