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How far is Columbus, OH, from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 724 miles / 1165 kilometers / 629 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Columbus (LCK) is 847 miles / 1363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 35 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Sioux City to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 723.843 miles
  • 1164.912 kilometers
  • 629.002 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
  • 722.156 miles
  • 1162.197 kilometers
  • 627.536 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Columbus generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W