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How far is Xalapa from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) is 1580 miles / 2542 kilometers / 1373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Xalapa (JAL) is 1844 miles / 2968 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 4 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – El Lencero Airport

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1580
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Distance from Sioux City to Xalapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1579.771 miles
  • 2542.395 kilometers
  • 1372.784 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
  • 1584.323 miles
  • 2549.721 kilometers
  • 1376.739 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 Xalapa?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to El Lencero Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and El Lencero Airport (JAL)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Xalapa generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 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 Xalapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and El Lencero Airport (JAL).

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 El Lencero Airport
City: Xalapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: JAL
ICAO Code: MMJA
Coordinates: 19°28′30″N, 96°47′51″W