How far is State College, PA, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 509 miles / 820 kilometers / 443 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to State College (SCE) is 621 miles / 999 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 56 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – University Park Airport
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Distance from Columbia to State College
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to State College. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 509.309 miles
- 819.653 kilometers
- 442.577 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- 510.003 miles
- 820.770 kilometers
- 443.180 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 Columbia to State College?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and State College?
There is no time difference between Columbia and State College.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and University Park Airport (SCE)
On average, flying from Columbia to State College generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to State College
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and University Park Airport (SCE).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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 |