How far is Houston, TX, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1235 miles / 1988 kilometers / 1073 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Houston (IAH) is 1483 miles / 2386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 13 minutes.
University Park Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)- 1235.181 miles
- 1987.831 kilometers
- 1073.343 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- 1234.442 miles
- 1986.642 kilometers
- 1072.701 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Houston?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from State College to Houston generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
Origin | University Park Airport |
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City: | State College, PA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | SCE |
ICAO Code: | KUNV |
Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W |
Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
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City: | Houston, TX |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | IAH |
ICAO Code: | KIAH |
Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |