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How far is Yakima, WA, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 2147 miles / 3456 kilometers / 1866 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Yakima (YKM) is 2596 miles / 4178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 26 minutes.

University Park Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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2147
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3456
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1866
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Distance from State College to Yakima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2147.238 miles
  • 3455.645 kilometers
  • 1865.899 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
  • 2141.671 miles
  • 3446.685 kilometers
  • 1861.061 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 Yakima?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from State College to Yakima generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 517 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 Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

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 Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W