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

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2938 miles / 4729 kilometers / 2553 nautical miles.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Sioux City to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2938.369 miles
  • 4728.846 kilometers
  • 2553.373 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
  • 2930.598 miles
  • 4716.340 kilometers
  • 2546.620 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Bethel Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Bethel generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 721 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sioux City to Bethel

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

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 Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W