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How far is State College, PA, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 702 miles / 1130 kilometers / 610 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to State College (SCE) is 837 miles / 1347 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 41 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to State College

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to State College. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 701.911 miles
  • 1129.617 kilometers
  • 609.944 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
  • 701.803 miles
  • 1129.443 kilometers
  • 609.851 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 Birmingham to State College?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Birmingham to State College generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
Destination University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W