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

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

The driving distance from La Crosse (LSE) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3242 miles / 5218 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 57 minutes.

La Crosse Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2580
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4152
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2242
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Distance from La Crosse to Fairbanks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from La Crosse to Fairbanks. 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 La Crosse to Fairbanks?

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

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

On average, flying from La Crosse to Fairbanks 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 La Crosse to Fairbanks

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

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 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