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How far is Grande Prairie from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) is 2103 miles / 3385 kilometers / 1828 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Grande Prairie (YQU) is 2523 miles / 4060 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 57 minutes.

University Park Airport – Grande Prairie Airport

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2103
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3385
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1828
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Distance from State College to Grande Prairie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2103.329 miles
  • 3384.980 kilometers
  • 1827.743 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
  • 2098.531 miles
  • 3377.259 kilometers
  • 1823.574 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 Grande Prairie?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Grande Prairie Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)

On average, flying from State College to Grande Prairie generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 505 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 Grande Prairie

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU).

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 Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″W