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How far is Sioux City, IA, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 1328 miles / 2138 kilometers / 1154 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sioux City (SUX) is 1619 miles / 2606 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 29 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport

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1328
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2138
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1154
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Distance from Los Angeles to Sioux City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1328.215 miles
  • 2137.555 kilometers
  • 1154.188 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
  • 1326.103 miles
  • 2134.156 kilometers
  • 1152.352 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 Los Angeles to Sioux City?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Sioux City generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Sioux City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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