How far is Harrisburg, PA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 585 miles / 941 kilometers / 508 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 665 miles / 1070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 18 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Harrisburg International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Harrisburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Harrisburg. 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 Chicago to Harrisburg?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Harrisburg?
The time difference between Chicago and Harrisburg is 1 hour. Harrisburg is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
On average, flying from Chicago to Harrisburg 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 Chicago to Harrisburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Harrisburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDT |
| ICAO Code: | KMDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W |