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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 317 miles / 511 kilometers / 276 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Raleigh (RDU) is 388 miles / 625 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 57 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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317
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Distance from Harrisburg to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 317.462 miles
  • 510.905 kilometers
  • 275.867 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
  • 317.868 miles
  • 511.559 kilometers
  • 276.220 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Raleigh?

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Raleigh generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W