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How far is Harrisburg, PA, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 263 miles / 423 kilometers / 229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 298 miles / 480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 42 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Harrisburg International Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Harrisburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 263.078 miles
  • 423.383 kilometers
  • 228.609 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
  • 263.048 miles
  • 423.334 kilometers
  • 228.582 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 Roanoke to Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Roanoke and Harrisburg?

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Harrisburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Harrisburg generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Harrisburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W
Destination 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