How far is Houston, TX, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1248 miles / 2009 kilometers / 1085 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Houston (HOU) is 1504 miles / 2421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 42 minutes.
University Park Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from State College to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1248.180 miles
- 2008.751 kilometers
- 1084.639 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- 1247.539 miles
- 2007.719 kilometers
- 1084.081 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Houston?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from State College to Houston generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
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 | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |