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

The distance between La Crosse (La Crosse Regional Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1947 miles / 3134 kilometers / 1692 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Crosse (LSE) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2434 miles / 3917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 42 minutes.

La Crosse Regional Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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1947
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3134
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1692
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Distance from La Crosse to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1947.245 miles
  • 3133.787 kilometers
  • 1692.110 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
  • 1942.227 miles
  • 3125.711 kilometers
  • 1687.749 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 Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from La Crosse Regional Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from La Crosse to Ketchikan generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 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 Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

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 Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W