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How far is State College, PA, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 2225 miles / 3581 kilometers / 1933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to State College (SCE) is 2615 miles / 4209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 46 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – University Park Airport

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2225
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3581
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1933
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Distance from Seattle to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2225.023 miles
  • 3580.827 kilometers
  • 1933.492 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
  • 2219.258 miles
  • 3571.550 kilometers
  • 1928.483 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 Seattle to State College?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to University Park Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Seattle to State College generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination 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