How far is Sioux City, IA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 152 miles / 245 kilometers / 132 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux City (SUX) is 195 miles / 314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 36 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Sioux City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Sioux City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 152.437 miles
- 245.324 kilometers
- 132.464 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- 152.126 miles
- 244.824 kilometers
- 132.194 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 Des Moines to Sioux City?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sioux City?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Sioux City.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Sioux City generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 105 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Sioux City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | 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 |