How far is Chicago, IL, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 528 miles / 850 kilometers / 459 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Chicago (ORD) is 585 miles / 941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 58 minutes.
University Park Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 527.884 miles
- 849.547 kilometers
- 458.719 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- 526.565 miles
- 847.424 kilometers
- 457.572 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 O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from State College to Chicago generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 226 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from State College (SCE) to Chicago (ORD)
| United Airlines |