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How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 1403 miles / 2258 kilometers / 1219 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 1758 miles / 2829 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 48 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport

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1403
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2258
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1219
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Distance from San Francisco to Sioux Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1403.049 miles
  • 2257.988 kilometers
  • 1219.216 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
  • 1399.964 miles
  • 2253.023 kilometers
  • 1216.535 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 San Francisco to Sioux Falls?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Sioux Falls generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Sioux Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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