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How far is Seattle, WA, from Sioux Falls, SD?

The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1264 miles / 2034 kilometers / 1098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Seattle (SEA) is 1484 miles / 2388 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 16 minutes.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Sioux Falls to Seattle

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sioux Falls to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1263.613 miles
  • 2033.587 kilometers
  • 1098.049 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
  • 1260.236 miles
  • 2028.154 kilometers
  • 1095.115 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 Sioux Falls to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Sioux Falls to Seattle generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W
Destination Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W