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How far is Bethel, AK, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3633 miles / 5847 kilometers / 3157 nautical miles.

University Park Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from State College to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3633.435 miles
  • 5847.446 kilometers
  • 3157.368 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
  • 3623.675 miles
  • 5831.740 kilometers
  • 3148.888 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 State College to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from State College to Bethel generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 906 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from State College to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W