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How far is Denver, CO, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 1412 miles / 2272 kilometers / 1227 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Denver (DEN) is 1551 miles / 2496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 47 minutes.

University Park Airport – Denver International Airport

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Distance from State College to Denver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1412.027 miles
  • 2272.437 kilometers
  • 1227.018 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
  • 1408.481 miles
  • 2266.731 kilometers
  • 1223.937 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 Denver?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Denver International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Denver International Airport (DEN)

On average, flying from State College to Denver generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 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 Denver

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

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 Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W