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How far is Lopez, WA, from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 1349 miles / 2172 kilometers / 1173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Lopez (LPS) is 1662 miles / 2674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 3 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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1349
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2172
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1173
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Distance from Sioux City to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1349.473 miles
  • 2171.767 kilometers
  • 1172.660 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
  • 1346.110 miles
  • 2166.354 kilometers
  • 1169.737 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Lopez generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W