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How far is State College, PA, from Liberal, KS?

The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 1268 miles / 2041 kilometers / 1102 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to State College (SCE) is 1401 miles / 2255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 8 minutes.

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Liberal to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1268.358 miles
  • 2041.224 kilometers
  • 1102.173 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
  • 1265.486 miles
  • 2036.602 kilometers
  • 1099.677 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 Liberal to State College?

The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to University Park Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Liberal to State College generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
City: Liberal, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBL
ICAO Code: KLBL
Coordinates: 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″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