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

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

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Sioux City (SUX) is 4010 miles / 6453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 15 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Sioux Gateway Airport

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Distance from Wales to Sioux City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Sioux City. 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 Wales to Sioux City?

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

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

On average, flying from Wales to Sioux City 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 Wales to Sioux City

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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