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How far is Altoona, PA, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) is 83 miles / 133 kilometers / 72 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Altoona (AOO) is 123 miles / 198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 39 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Altoona–Blair County Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to Altoona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 82.604 miles
  • 132.938 kilometers
  • 71.781 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
  • 82.399 miles
  • 132.608 kilometers
  • 71.603 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 Harrisburg to Altoona?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Altoona?

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Altoona.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Altoona generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Altoona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Altoona–Blair County Airport
City: Altoona, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AOO
ICAO Code: KAOO
Coordinates: 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W