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How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 486 miles / 783 kilometers / 423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 556 miles / 895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 39 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Sioux Falls

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thunder Bay to Sioux Falls. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 486.445 miles
  • 782.857 kilometers
  • 422.709 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
  • 485.791 miles
  • 781.805 kilometers
  • 422.141 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 Thunder Bay to Sioux Falls?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Sioux Falls generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Sioux Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W
Destination Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W