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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2898 miles / 4664 kilometers / 2518 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3737 miles / 6014 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 52 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2898
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2518
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Distance from Sioux City to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2897.864 miles
  • 4663.660 kilometers
  • 2518.175 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
  • 2890.874 miles
  • 4652.410 kilometers
  • 2512.100 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 Sioux City to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Wainwright generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W