How far is Sacramento, CA, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2297 miles / 3697 kilometers / 1996 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2595 miles / 4176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 20 minutes.
University Park Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from State College to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2297.102 miles
- 3696.827 kilometers
- 1996.127 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- 2291.446 miles
- 3687.724 kilometers
- 1991.212 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from State College to Sacramento generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 555 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
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 | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |