How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Sioux City, IA?
The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2514 miles / 4045 kilometers / 2184 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3181 miles / 5119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 56 minutes.
Sioux Gateway Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Sioux City to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sioux City to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2513.682 miles
- 4045.379 kilometers
- 2184.330 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- 2507.829 miles
- 4035.959 kilometers
- 2179.243 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sioux City and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Sioux City to Fairbanks generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Sioux Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sioux City, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SUX |
| ICAO Code: | KSUX |
| Coordinates: | 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |