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How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 985 miles / 1586 kilometers / 856 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 1145 miles / 1842 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 19 minutes.

University Park Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from State College to Sioux Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 985.260 miles
  • 1585.622 kilometers
  • 856.167 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
  • 982.804 miles
  • 1581.670 kilometers
  • 854.033 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 Sioux Falls?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

On average, flying from State College to Sioux Falls generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Sioux Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W