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How far is State College, PA, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 2261 miles / 3639 kilometers / 1965 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to State College (SCE) is 2584 miles / 4159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 49 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2260.890 miles
  • 3638.550 kilometers
  • 1964.660 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
  • 2256.007 miles
  • 3630.691 kilometers
  • 1960.416 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 Los Angeles to State College?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to University Park Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to State College generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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