Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Sioux City, IA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 2514 miles / 4045 kilometers / 2184 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Sioux City (SUX) is 3177 miles / 5113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 5 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport

Distance arrow
2514
Miles
Distance arrow
4045
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2184
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Fairbanks to Sioux City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Sioux City. 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 Fairbanks to Sioux City?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Sioux City 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 Fairbanks to Sioux City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W
Destination 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