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How far is Columbus, OH, from La Crosse, WI?

The distance between La Crosse (La Crosse Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 513 miles / 825 kilometers / 446 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Crosse (LSE) to Columbus (LCK) is 606 miles / 976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 52 minutes.

La Crosse Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from La Crosse to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 512.877 miles
  • 825.396 kilometers
  • 445.678 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
  • 512.114 miles
  • 824.168 kilometers
  • 445.015 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from La Crosse Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from La Crosse to Columbus generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W