How far is Harrisburg, PA, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 2438 miles / 3923 kilometers / 2118 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 2789 miles / 4489 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 58 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Harrisburg International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Harrisburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Harrisburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2437.703 miles
- 3923.103 kilometers
- 2118.306 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- 2431.819 miles
- 3913.634 kilometers
- 2113.193 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 San Francisco to Harrisburg?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Harrisburg?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Harrisburg generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Harrisburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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 |