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How far is Wilkes-Barre, PA, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) is 96 miles / 155 kilometers / 83 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Wilkes-Barre (AVP) is 121 miles / 194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 34 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to Wilkes-Barre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 96.016 miles
  • 154.522 kilometers
  • 83.435 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
  • 96.022 miles
  • 154.533 kilometers
  • 83.441 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 Wilkes-Barre?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre?

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Wilkes-Barre generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 86 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 Wilkes-Barre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).

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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
City: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVP
ICAO Code: KAVP
Coordinates: 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″W