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How far is Rochester, NY, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 157 miles / 253 kilometers / 136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Rochester (ROC) is 219 miles / 353 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 35 minutes.

University Park Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from State College to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 156.905 miles
  • 252.514 kilometers
  • 136.347 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
  • 157.075 miles
  • 252.789 kilometers
  • 136.495 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between State College and Rochester?

There is no time difference between State College and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from State College to Rochester generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W