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How far is Springfield, IL, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 628 miles / 1010 kilometers / 546 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Springfield (SPI) is 716 miles / 1153 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 34 minutes.

University Park Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from State College to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 627.838 miles
  • 1010.407 kilometers
  • 545.576 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
  • 626.286 miles
  • 1007.909 kilometers
  • 544.227 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 Springfield?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from State College to Springfield generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 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 Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

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 Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W