How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1430 miles / 2301 kilometers / 1242 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1580 miles / 2543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 2 minutes.
University Park Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from State College to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1429.702 miles
- 2300.882 kilometers
- 1242.377 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- 1426.197 miles
- 2295.242 kilometers
- 1239.332 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 Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from State College to Colorado Springs generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
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 | Colorado Springs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COS |
| ICAO Code: | KCOS |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W |