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How far is Bethel, AK, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3791 miles / 6101 kilometers / 3294 nautical miles.

Valley International Airport – Bethel Airport

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3791
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6101
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3294
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Distance from Harlingen to Bethel

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harlingen to Bethel. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3791.116 miles
  • 6101.209 kilometers
  • 3294.389 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
  • 3786.396 miles
  • 6093.614 kilometers
  • 3290.288 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 Harlingen to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Bethel generates about 430 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 430 kilograms equals 949 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Harlingen to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W