How far is Chicago, IL, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 519 miles / 835 kilometers / 451 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Chicago (MDW) is 567 miles / 912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 35 minutes.
University Park Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from State College to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 519.006 miles
- 835.259 kilometers
- 451.004 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- 517.699 miles
- 833.156 kilometers
- 449.868 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from State College to Chicago generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 224 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |