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

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2172 miles / 3496 kilometers / 1887 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Yakutat (YAK) is 2922 miles / 4703 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 17 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Yakutat Airport

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2172
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3496
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1887
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Distance from Sioux City to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2172.031 miles
  • 3495.546 kilometers
  • 1887.444 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
  • 2167.002 miles
  • 3487.452 kilometers
  • 1883.073 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 Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Yakutat Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Yakutat generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

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 Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W