How far is La Crosse, WI, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and La Crosse (La Crosse Regional Airport) is 774 miles / 1246 kilometers / 673 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to La Crosse (LSE) is 959 miles / 1543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 22 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – La Crosse Regional Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to La Crosse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to La Crosse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 774.156 miles
- 1245.883 kilometers
- 672.723 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- 772.058 miles
- 1242.506 kilometers
- 670.900 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 Ottawa to La Crosse?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to La Crosse Regional Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and La Crosse?
The time difference between Ottawa and La Crosse is 1 hour. La Crosse is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE)
On average, flying from Ottawa to La Crosse generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 292 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to La Crosse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | La Crosse Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | La Crosse, WI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LSE |
| ICAO Code: | KLSE |
| Coordinates: | 43°52′44″N, 91°15′24″W |