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How far is Sioux City, IA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 554 miles / 892 kilometers / 482 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Sioux City (SUX) is 691 miles / 1112 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 42 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Sioux City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Sioux City. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 554.111 miles
  • 891.756 kilometers
  • 481.510 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
  • 552.648 miles
  • 889.401 kilometers
  • 480.238 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 Grand Rapids to Sioux City?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Sioux City generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Sioux City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W
Destination Sioux Gateway Airport
City: Sioux City, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SUX
ICAO Code: KSUX
Coordinates: 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″W