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How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 1340 miles / 2156 kilometers / 1164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 1695 miles / 2728 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 46 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport

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1340
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2156
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Distance from Los Angeles to Sioux Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1339.908 miles
  • 2156.373 kilometers
  • 1164.348 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
  • 1338.007 miles
  • 2153.313 kilometers
  • 1162.696 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 Los Angeles to Sioux Falls?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Sioux Falls generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Sioux Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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