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How far is State College, PA, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 778 miles / 1252 kilometers / 676 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to State College (SCE) is 918 miles / 1477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 54 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – University Park Airport

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676
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Distance from Rochester to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 777.740 miles
  • 1251.650 kilometers
  • 675.837 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
  • 775.899 miles
  • 1248.689 kilometers
  • 674.238 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 Rochester to State College?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Rochester to State College generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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