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How far is San Diego, CA, from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1317 miles / 2120 kilometers / 1145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to San Diego (SAN) is 1666 miles / 2681 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 24 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Sioux City to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1317.240 miles
  • 2119.892 kilometers
  • 1144.650 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
  • 1315.559 miles
  • 2117.188 kilometers
  • 1143.190 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Sioux City to San Diego generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

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 San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W