How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1880 miles / 3025 kilometers / 1633 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 2192 miles / 3528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 14 minutes.
University Park Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport
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Distance from State College to Grand Canyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Grand Canyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1879.648 miles
- 3025.000 kilometers
- 1633.369 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- 1875.375 miles
- 3018.123 kilometers
- 1629.656 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 Grand Canyon?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Grand Canyon?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)
On average, flying from State College to Grand Canyon generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 455 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 Grand Canyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).
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 | Grand Canyon National Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Canyon, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GCN |
| ICAO Code: | KGCN |
| Coordinates: | 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W |