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How far is State College, PA, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 2356 miles / 3792 kilometers / 2048 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to State College (SCE) is 2709 miles / 4360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 35 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from San Jose to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2356.350 miles
  • 3792.178 kilometers
  • 2047.612 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
  • 2350.685 miles
  • 3783.060 kilometers
  • 2042.689 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 San Jose to State College?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to University Park Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from San Jose to State College generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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