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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 503 miles / 809 kilometers / 437 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 672 miles / 1081 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 5 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Sioux City to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 502.541 miles
  • 808.762 kilometers
  • 436.696 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
  • 501.743 miles
  • 807.478 kilometers
  • 436.003 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 City to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Colorado Springs generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 City to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W