How far is Des Moines, IA, from Sioux City, IA?
The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 152 miles / 245 kilometers / 132 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Des Moines (DSM) is 194 miles / 313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 37 minutes.
Sioux Gateway Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Sioux City to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sioux City to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 152.437 miles
- 245.324 kilometers
- 132.464 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- 152.126 miles
- 244.824 kilometers
- 132.194 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sioux City and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Sioux City and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Sioux City to Des Moines generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 105 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Sioux Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sioux City, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SUX |
| ICAO Code: | KSUX |
| Coordinates: | 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |