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How far is Wales, AK, from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3102 miles / 4992 kilometers / 2695 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Wales (WAA) is 4013 miles / 6458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 7 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Sioux City to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3101.860 miles
  • 4991.961 kilometers
  • 2695.443 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
  • 3093.749 miles
  • 4978.906 kilometers
  • 2688.394 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Wales generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 764 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 Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

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 Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W