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How far is Rochester, MN, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 778 miles / 1252 kilometers / 676 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Rochester (RST) is 919 miles / 1479 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 5 minutes.

University Park Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from State College to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 777.740 miles
  • 1251.650 kilometers
  • 675.837 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
  • 775.899 miles
  • 1248.689 kilometers
  • 674.238 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from State College to Rochester generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W