How far is Columbia, MO, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 776 miles / 1249 kilometers / 674 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Columbia (COU) is 879 miles / 1414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 31 minutes.
University Park Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from State College to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 776.191 miles
- 1249.158 kilometers
- 674.492 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- 774.359 miles
- 1246.209 kilometers
- 672.899 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 State College to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from State College to Columbia generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 292 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | University Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | State College, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SCE |
| ICAO Code: | KUNV |
| Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W |
| Destination | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |