How far is State College, PA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 300 miles / 484 kilometers / 261 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to State College (SCE) is 379 miles / 610 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 5 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – University Park Airport
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Distance from Detroit to State College
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to State College. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 300.493 miles
- 483.597 kilometers
- 261.121 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- 299.826 miles
- 482.524 kilometers
- 260.542 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 Detroit to State College?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and State College?
There is no time difference between Detroit and State College.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and University Park Airport (SCE)
On average, flying from Detroit to State College generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to State College
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and University Park Airport (SCE).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | University Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | State College, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SCE |
| ICAO Code: | KUNV |
| Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to State College (SCE)
| Delta Air Lines |