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How far is El Paso, TX, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 1747 miles / 2812 kilometers / 1518 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to El Paso (ELP) is 2023 miles / 3256 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 58 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – El Paso International Airport

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1747
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2812
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1518
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Distance from Harrisburg to El Paso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1747.250 miles
  • 2811.926 kilometers
  • 1518.319 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
  • 1744.125 miles
  • 2806.897 kilometers
  • 1515.603 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 El Paso?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to El Paso generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to El Paso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).

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 El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W