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How far is Wainwright, AK, from La Crosse, WI?

The distance between La Crosse (La Crosse Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2925 miles / 4707 kilometers / 2541 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Crosse (LSE) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3798 miles / 6113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 53 minutes.

La Crosse Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2925
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4707
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2541
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Distance from La Crosse to Wainwright

There are several ways to calculate the distance from La Crosse to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2924.579 miles
  • 4706.654 kilometers
  • 2541.390 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
  • 2916.983 miles
  • 4694.430 kilometers
  • 2534.789 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 La Crosse to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from La Crosse Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from La Crosse to Wainwright generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 717 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from La Crosse to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin La Crosse Regional Airport
City: La Crosse, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LSE
ICAO Code: KLSE
Coordinates: 43°52′44″N, 91°15′24″W
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W