How far is Chicago, IL, from Harrisburg, PA?
The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 594 miles / 956 kilometers / 516 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Chicago (ORD) is 684 miles / 1100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 46 minutes.
Harrisburg International Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 594.141 miles
- 956.178 kilometers
- 516.295 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- 592.717 miles
- 953.885 kilometers
- 515.057 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 O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 37 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Harrisburg to Chicago generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Harrisburg (MDT) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |