How far is Los Angeles, CA, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2261 miles / 3639 kilometers / 1965 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2585 miles / 4160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 46 minutes.
University Park Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from State College to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2260.890 miles
- 3638.550 kilometers
- 1964.660 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- 2256.007 miles
- 3630.691 kilometers
- 1960.416 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from State College to Los Angeles generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |