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How far is State College, PA, from Sioux Falls, SD?

The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 985 miles / 1586 kilometers / 856 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to State College (SCE) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 7 minutes.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Sioux Falls to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 985.260 miles
  • 1585.622 kilometers
  • 856.167 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
  • 982.804 miles
  • 1581.670 kilometers
  • 854.033 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 Sioux Falls to State College?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to University Park Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Sioux Falls to State College generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″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