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How far is Sioux City, IA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 724 miles / 1165 kilometers / 629 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Sioux City (SUX) is 848 miles / 1365 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 35 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport

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724
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Distance from Columbus to Sioux City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 723.843 miles
  • 1164.912 kilometers
  • 629.002 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
  • 722.156 miles
  • 1162.197 kilometers
  • 627.536 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 Columbus to Sioux City?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)

On average, flying from Columbus to Sioux City generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Sioux City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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