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How far is Sioux City, IA, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 1346 miles / 2166 kilometers / 1170 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Sioux City (SUX) is 1637 miles / 2634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 11 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport

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1346
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2166
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1170
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Distance from Sacramento to Sioux City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1345.941 miles
  • 2166.082 kilometers
  • 1169.591 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
  • 1342.724 miles
  • 2160.904 kilometers
  • 1166.795 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 Sacramento to Sioux City?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Sioux City generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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