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How far is State College, PA, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 347 miles / 558 kilometers / 301 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to State College (SCE) is 475 miles / 764 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 16 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 346.682 miles
  • 557.931 kilometers
  • 301.259 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
  • 347.250 miles
  • 558.844 kilometers
  • 301.752 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 Raleigh to State College?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and State College?

There is no time difference between Raleigh and State College.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Raleigh to State College generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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