How far is Columbia, SC, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 509 miles / 820 kilometers / 443 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Columbia (CAE) is 621 miles / 999 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 59 minutes.
University Park Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from State College to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 509.309 miles
- 819.653 kilometers
- 442.577 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- 510.003 miles
- 820.770 kilometers
- 443.180 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Columbia?
There is no time difference between State College and Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from State College to Columbia generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | University Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | State College, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SCE |
| ICAO Code: | KUNV |
| Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |