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

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1346 miles / 2166 kilometers / 1170 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1639 miles / 2638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 10 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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1170
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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)
  • 1345.941 miles
  • 2166.082 kilometers
  • 1169.591 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
  • 1342.724 miles
  • 2160.904 kilometers
  • 1166.795 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 International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Sacramento generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 International Airport (SMF).

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 International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W