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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and La Crosse (La Crosse Regional Airport) is 2580 miles / 4152 kilometers / 2242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to La Crosse (LSE) is 3241 miles / 5216 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 2 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – La Crosse Regional Airport

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2580
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4152
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2242
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Distance from Fairbanks to La Crosse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2579.669 miles
  • 4151.575 kilometers
  • 2241.671 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
  • 2573.084 miles
  • 4140.978 kilometers
  • 2235.949 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 Fairbanks to La Crosse?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to La Crosse Regional Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to La Crosse generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to La Crosse

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

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W
Destination 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