Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and State College, PA (SCE)
Flight distance from Chicago to State College (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – University Park Airport) is 528 miles / 850 kilometers / 459 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 29 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to State College (SCE) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers and travel time by car is about 10 hours 15 minutes.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to State College.
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and University Park Airport (SCE).
How far is State College from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and State College. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 527.884 miles
- 849.547 kilometers
- 458.719 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 526.565 miles
- 847.424 kilometers
- 457.572 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).
Airport information
A | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
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City: | Chicago, IL |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | ORD |
ICAO Code: | KORD |
Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
B | University Park Airport |
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City: | State College, PA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | SCE |
ICAO Code: | KUNV |
Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and State College is 1 hour. State College is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Time Difference
Chicago, IL
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 103 kg (226 pounds).
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Chicago (ORD) → State College (SCE).
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