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How far is Sioux City, IA, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 1312 miles / 2111 kilometers / 1140 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Sioux City (SUX) is 1572 miles / 2530 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 34 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport

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1312
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2111
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1140
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Distance from Seattle to Sioux City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1311.791 miles
  • 2111.124 kilometers
  • 1139.916 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
  • 1308.451 miles
  • 2105.748 kilometers
  • 1137.013 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 Seattle to Sioux City?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)

On average, flying from Seattle to Sioux City generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Sioux City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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