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SAN to SCE: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → State College Pennsylvania (University Park Airport)
2,228 mi
3,585 km · 1,936 nm
4h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,228 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 50m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- SCE — University Park Airport · State College Pennsylvania, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near SCE
- LHV · William T. Piper Memorial Airport30 mi away
- AOO · Altoona Blair County Airport46 mi away
- IPT · Williamsport Regional Airport55 mi away
- DUJ · DuBois Regional Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from SCE?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to State College Pennsylvania (SCE) is 2,228 miles (3,585 km, 1,936 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to SCE?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 50m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and State College Pennsylvania?
State College Pennsylvania is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to SCE?
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