How far is San Francisco, CA, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2373 miles / 3820 kilometers / 2062 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2695 miles / 4337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 13 minutes.
University Park Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from State College to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2373.459 miles
- 3819.711 kilometers
- 2062.479 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- 2367.719 miles
- 3810.474 kilometers
- 2057.491 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 San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from State College to San Francisco generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 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 San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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 | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |