Flight Time from Council Bluffs to Sioux City
The flight from Council Bluffs to Sioux City covers about 90 mi and takes roughly 40 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Council Bluffs and Sioux City are about 90 mi (145 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 117 mi (188 km), a drive of about 2 hr 5 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 40 min.
| Straight-line distance | 90 mi / 145 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 117 mi / 188 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 5 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 40 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $15 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 41.881, -96.128 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Council Bluffs to Sioux City is about 90 mi (145 km) in a straight line, and roughly 117 mi (188 km) by road.