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How far is State College, PA, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 899 miles / 1447 kilometers / 781 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to State College (SCE) is 1015 miles / 1633 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 2 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 898.898 miles
  • 1446.636 kilometers
  • 781.121 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
  • 896.698 miles
  • 1443.095 kilometers
  • 779.209 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 Kansas City to State College?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to University Park Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Kansas City to State College generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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