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How far is Great Falls, MT, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 1713 miles / 2757 kilometers / 1489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Great Falls (GTF) is 1952 miles / 3142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 52 minutes.

University Park Airport – Great Falls International Airport

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Distance from State College to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1713.060 miles
  • 2756.903 kilometers
  • 1488.608 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
  • 1708.793 miles
  • 2750.036 kilometers
  • 1484.901 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from State College to Great Falls generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W