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How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 981 miles / 1579 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 1237 miles / 1990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 17 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Sioux Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 981.080 miles
  • 1578.895 kilometers
  • 852.535 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
  • 979.344 miles
  • 1576.101 kilometers
  • 851.026 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 Roanoke to Sioux Falls?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Sioux Falls generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Sioux Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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