How far is Chicago, IL, from Harrisburg, PA?
The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 585 miles / 941 kilometers / 508 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Chicago (MDW) is 665 miles / 1071 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 23 minutes.
Harrisburg International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Harrisburg to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harrisburg to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 584.567 miles
- 940.770 kilometers
- 507.975 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- 583.152 miles
- 938.492 kilometers
- 506.745 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Chicago?
The time difference between Harrisburg and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Harrisburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Harrisburg to Chicago generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Harrisburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDT |
| ICAO Code: | KMDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |