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How far is Columbus, OH, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 328 miles / 528 kilometers / 285 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Columbus (LCK) is 380 miles / 611 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 30 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 328.054 miles
  • 527.952 kilometers
  • 285.071 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
  • 327.242 miles
  • 526.646 kilometers
  • 284.366 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Columbus generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 162 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W