How far is Columbus, OH, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 278 miles / 447 kilometers / 241 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Columbus (LCK) is 321 miles / 517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 40 minutes.
University Park Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from State College to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 277.503 miles
- 446.597 kilometers
- 241.143 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- 276.876 miles
- 445.588 kilometers
- 240.598 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Columbus?
There is no time difference between State College and Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from State College to Columbus generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |