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How far is State College, PA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 272 miles / 438 kilometers / 237 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to State College (SCE) is 340 miles / 547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 26 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Columbus to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 272.304 miles
  • 438.231 kilometers
  • 236.626 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
  • 271.666 miles
  • 437.205 kilometers
  • 236.072 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 Columbus to State College?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and State College?

There is no time difference between Columbus and State College.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Columbus to State College generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 144 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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