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How far is Sacramento, CA, from La Crosse, WI?

The distance between La Crosse (La Crosse Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1598 miles / 2572 kilometers / 1389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Crosse (LSE) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1949 miles / 3136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 52 minutes.

La Crosse Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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1598
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Distance from La Crosse to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1598.430 miles
  • 2572.424 kilometers
  • 1388.998 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
  • 1594.647 miles
  • 2566.335 kilometers
  • 1385.710 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from La Crosse Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from La Crosse to Sacramento generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W