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How far is State College, PA, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 73 miles / 117 kilometers / 63 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to State College (SCE) is 103 miles / 166 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 25 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 72.892 miles
  • 117.308 kilometers
  • 63.341 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
  • 72.817 miles
  • 117.187 kilometers
  • 63.276 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 Harrisburg to State College?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to University Park Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Harrisburg and State College?

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and State College.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to State College generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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