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How far is State College, PA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 420 miles / 676 kilometers / 365 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to State College (SCE) is 515 miles / 829 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 34 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 419.806 miles
  • 675.613 kilometers
  • 364.802 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
  • 418.887 miles
  • 674.133 kilometers
  • 364.003 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 Grand Rapids to State College?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and State College?

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and State College.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to State College generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 191 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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