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How far is State College, PA, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 153 miles / 247 kilometers / 133 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to State College (SCE) is 198 miles / 318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 18 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 153.257 miles
  • 246.644 kilometers
  • 133.177 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
  • 152.987 miles
  • 246.209 kilometers
  • 132.942 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 Philadelphia to State College?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to University Park Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and State College?

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and State College.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to State College generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 105 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 Philadelphia (PHL) to State College (SCE)

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