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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from La Crosse, WI?

The distance between La Crosse (La Crosse Regional Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 781 miles / 1256 kilometers / 678 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Crosse (LSE) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1022 miles / 1645 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 55 minutes.

La Crosse Regional Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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1256
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678
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Distance from La Crosse to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 780.652 miles
  • 1256.337 kilometers
  • 678.368 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
  • 779.236 miles
  • 1254.059 kilometers
  • 677.138 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from La Crosse Regional Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from La Crosse to Colorado Springs generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 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 Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W