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How far is State College, PA, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 2232 miles / 3593 kilometers / 1940 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to State College (SCE) is 2601 miles / 4186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 34 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – University Park Airport

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1940
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Distance from San Diego to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2232.381 miles
  • 3592.669 kilometers
  • 1939.886 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
  • 2227.820 miles
  • 3585.329 kilometers
  • 1935.923 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 San Diego to State College?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to University Park Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from San Diego to State College generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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