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How far is State College, PA, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers / 509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to State College (SCE) is 682 miles / 1097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 50 minutes.

Decatur Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Decatur to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 585.451 miles
  • 942.192 kilometers
  • 508.743 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
  • 584.008 miles
  • 939.870 kilometers
  • 507.489 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 Decatur to State College?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Decatur to State College generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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