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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1334 miles / 2147 kilometers / 1159 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1629 miles / 2622 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 6 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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1334
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2147
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1159
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Distance from Sioux City to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1334.182 miles
  • 2147.159 kilometers
  • 1159.373 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
  • 1331.017 miles
  • 2142.065 kilometers
  • 1156.623 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Sacramento generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W