How far is State College, PA, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 278 miles / 447 kilometers / 241 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to State College (SCE) is 321 miles / 516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 40 minutes.
Rickenbacker 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)- 277.503 miles
- 446.597 kilometers
- 241.143 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- 276.876 miles
- 445.588 kilometers
- 240.598 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 Rickenbacker International Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 1 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and University Park Airport (SCE)
On average, flying from Columbus to State College generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and University Park Airport (SCE).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |