How far is Philadelphia, PA, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 153 miles / 247 kilometers / 133 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 198 miles / 318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 19 minutes.
University Park Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from State College to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 153.257 miles
- 246.644 kilometers
- 133.177 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- 152.987 miles
- 246.209 kilometers
- 132.942 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Philadelphia?
There is no time difference between State College and Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from State College to Philadelphia generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 105 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
Airlines flying from State College (SCE) to Philadelphia (PHL)
| American Airlines |