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How far is Chicago, IL, from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 446 miles / 717 kilometers / 387 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Chicago (MDW) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 40 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Sioux City to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 445.569 miles
  • 717.073 kilometers
  • 387.189 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
  • 444.416 miles
  • 715.218 kilometers
  • 386.187 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sioux City and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Chicago generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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 Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W