How far is Kansas City, MO, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 899 miles / 1447 kilometers / 781 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1013 miles / 1631 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 3 minutes.
University Park Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from State College to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 898.898 miles
- 1446.636 kilometers
- 781.121 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- 896.698 miles
- 1443.095 kilometers
- 779.209 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 Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Kansas City?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from State College to Kansas City generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 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 Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
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 | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |