How far is San Diego, CA, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2232 miles / 3593 kilometers / 1940 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to San Diego (SAN) is 2600 miles / 4185 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 28 minutes.
University Park Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from State College to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2232.381 miles
- 3592.669 kilometers
- 1939.886 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- 2227.820 miles
- 3585.329 kilometers
- 1935.923 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from State College to San Diego generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |