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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 International Airport) is 1609 miles / 2590 kilometers / 1398 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Crosse (LSE) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1958 miles / 3151 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 56 minutes.

La Crosse Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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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)
  • 1609.267 miles
  • 2589.865 kilometers
  • 1398.415 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
  • 1605.430 miles
  • 2583.689 kilometers
  • 1395.081 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 International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from La Crosse to Sacramento generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 International Airport (SMF).

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 International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W