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How far is Bethel, AK, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3704 miles / 5961 kilometers / 3219 nautical miles.

Harrisburg International Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to Bethel

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harrisburg to Bethel. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3704.135 miles
  • 5961.228 kilometers
  • 3218.806 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
  • 3694.325 miles
  • 5945.440 kilometers
  • 3210.281 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 Harrisburg to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Bethel generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 925 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Harrisburg to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W