How far is Sioux City, IA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 446 miles / 717 kilometers / 387 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Sioux City (SUX) is 519 miles / 836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 37 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Sioux City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Sioux City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 445.569 miles
- 717.073 kilometers
- 387.189 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- 444.416 miles
- 715.218 kilometers
- 386.187 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 Chicago to Sioux City?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sioux City?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)
On average, flying from Chicago to Sioux City generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Sioux City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |