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How far is San Diego, CA, from La Crosse, WI?

The distance between La Crosse (La Crosse Regional Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1596 miles / 2568 kilometers / 1387 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Crosse (LSE) to San Diego (SAN) is 2016 miles / 3245 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 14 minutes.

La Crosse Regional Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from La Crosse to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1595.702 miles
  • 2568.034 kilometers
  • 1386.627 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
  • 1593.408 miles
  • 2564.341 kilometers
  • 1384.634 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from La Crosse Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from La Crosse to San Diego generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 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 San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

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 San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W