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How far is Sioux City, IA, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 1396 miles / 2246 kilometers / 1213 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Sioux City (SUX) is 1744 miles / 2807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 15 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport

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1396
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Distance from San Jose to Sioux City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1395.720 miles
  • 2246.193 kilometers
  • 1212.847 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
  • 1392.585 miles
  • 2241.149 kilometers
  • 1210.124 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 Jose to Sioux City?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)

On average, flying from San Jose to Sioux City generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Jose to Sioux City

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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