How far is State College, PA, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 776 miles / 1249 kilometers / 674 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to State College (SCE) is 880 miles / 1417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 29 minutes.
Columbia Regional 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)- 776.191 miles
- 1249.158 kilometers
- 674.492 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- 774.359 miles
- 1246.209 kilometers
- 672.899 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 Regional Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and State College?
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and University Park Airport (SCE)
On average, flying from Columbia to State College generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 292 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 Regional Airport (COU) and University Park Airport (SCE).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′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 |