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How far is Reading, PA, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 44 miles / 71 kilometers / 38 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Reading (RDG) is 56 miles / 90 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 17 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Reading Regional Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 44.065 miles
  • 70.916 kilometers
  • 38.292 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
  • 43.969 miles
  • 70.761 kilometers
  • 38.208 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Reading?

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Reading.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Reading generates about 31 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 31 kilograms equals 69 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 Reading

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG).

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 Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W