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How far is State College, PA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 528 miles / 850 kilometers / 459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to State College (SCE) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 57 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 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 planet.

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).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to State College?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Chicago to State College generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 226 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to State College (SCE)

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