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How far is State College, PA, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 1430 miles / 2301 kilometers / 1242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to State College (SCE) is 1581 miles / 2544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 0 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Colorado Springs to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1429.702 miles
  • 2300.882 kilometers
  • 1242.377 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
  • 1426.197 miles
  • 2295.242 kilometers
  • 1239.332 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 Colorado Springs to State College?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to University Park Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to State College generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W
Destination 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