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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 2164 miles / 3483 kilometers / 1881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 2494 miles / 4013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 29 minutes.

University Park Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from State College to Palm Springs

There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Palm Springs. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2164.485 miles
  • 3483.400 kilometers
  • 1880.886 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
  • 2159.868 miles
  • 3475.971 kilometers
  • 1876.874 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from State College to Palm Springs generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 521 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W
Destination Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W