How far is State College, PA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 519 miles / 835 kilometers / 451 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to State College (SCE) is 568 miles / 914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 37 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – University Park Airport
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Distance from Chicago to State College
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to State College. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 519.006 miles
- 835.259 kilometers
- 451.004 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- 517.699 miles
- 833.156 kilometers
- 449.868 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 Chicago to State College?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and State College?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and University Park Airport (SCE)
On average, flying from Chicago to State College generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 224 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to State College
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and University Park Airport (SCE).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |