How far is Harrisburg, PA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 594 miles / 956 kilometers / 516 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 682 miles / 1098 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 38 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 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 Chicago to Harrisburg?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 1 hour and 37 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
On average, flying from Chicago to Harrisburg 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 Chicago to Harrisburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Harrisburg (MDT)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |