How far is Detroit, MI, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 300 miles / 484 kilometers / 261 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Detroit (DTW) is 379 miles / 610 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 6 minutes.
University Park Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from State College to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 300.493 miles
- 483.597 kilometers
- 261.121 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- 299.826 miles
- 482.524 kilometers
- 260.542 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Detroit?
There is no time difference between State College and Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from State College to Detroit generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from State College (SCE) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |