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

The distance between La Crosse (La Crosse Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3163 miles / 5090 kilometers / 2748 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Crosse (LSE) to Wales (WAA) is 4074 miles / 6557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 170 hours 8 minutes.

La Crosse Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from La Crosse to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3162.642 miles
  • 5089.779 kilometers
  • 2748.261 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
  • 3153.864 miles
  • 5075.652 kilometers
  • 2740.633 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from La Crosse Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from La Crosse to Wales generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 780 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 Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

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 Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W