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How far is Long Beach, CA, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 2251 miles / 3623 kilometers / 1956 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Long Beach (LGB) is 2577 miles / 4147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 39 minutes.

University Park Airport – Long Beach Airport

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1956
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Distance from State College to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2251.019 miles
  • 3622.664 kilometers
  • 1956.082 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
  • 2246.185 miles
  • 3614.884 kilometers
  • 1951.881 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Long Beach Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from State College to Long Beach generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 543 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W