Distance from Raleigh to Sioux Falls by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Sioux Falls (SD) is 1097 miles or 1765 kilometers or 952 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Sioux Falls is 1368 miles (2203 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 271 miles or 438 km.

Flight distance from Raleigh, NC to Sioux Falls, SD in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Sioux Falls is 1097 miles or 1765 km.
The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Sioux Falls, is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field (MSP).

What is the average flight time from Raleigh to Sioux Falls?

Flight time from Raleigh, NC to Sioux Falls, SD is 2 hours 31 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Raleigh to Sioux Falls Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Raleigh, NC and Sioux Falls, SD
This map shows the distance from Raleigh, NC, Usa to Sioux Falls, SD, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Raleigh, North Carolina to Sioux Falls, South Dakota is displayed below.

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Sioux Falls, SD

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 1368 miles or 2203 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Sioux Falls, SD is 1368 miles or 2203 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Sioux Falls, South Dakota is approximately 1368 miles (2203 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 25 to 26 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Sioux Falls, SD

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Sioux Falls, SD?
The total driving time is 25 hours, 36 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Sioux Falls take?
Raleigh and Sioux Falls are 25 hours 36 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Raleigh and Sioux Falls

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Sioux Falls (SD) is 1 Hours.
Sioux Falls time is 1 Hours behind Raleigh.

Current local time in RaleighCurrent local time in Sioux Falls
2025-12-19, 06:16:54 EST2025-12-19, 05:16:54 CST
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Sioux Falls South Dakota, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Raleigh, NC and Sioux Falls, SD in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1368 mi 2203 km 1187.97 nmi
Straight line distance 1097 mi 1765 km 952 nmi
Difference 271 mi 438 km 235 nmi

Raleigh Details

Raleigh is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 49' 48.7'' Longitude: W 78° 38' 29.4''
Latitude35.8302
Longitude-78.64149
StateNorth Carolina
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Sioux Falls Details

Sioux Falls is located in South Dakota, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 43° 32' 22.1'' Longitude: W 96° 43' 55.3''
Latitude43.53947
Longitude-96.73204
StateSouth Dakota
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Raleigh, NC and Sioux Falls, SD
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 45 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 34 hours 25 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 30 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 27 hours 32 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 25 hours 2 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 22 hours 56 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 21 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 18 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 17 hours 12 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 16 hours 11 minutes