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

The distance between Reading (Reading Regional Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 44 miles / 71 kilometers / 38 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reading (RDG) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 60 miles / 96 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 13 minutes.

Reading Regional Airport – Harrisburg International Airport

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Distance from Reading to Harrisburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 44.065 miles
  • 70.916 kilometers
  • 38.292 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
  • 43.969 miles
  • 70.761 kilometers
  • 38.208 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 Reading to Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from Reading Regional Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Reading and Harrisburg?

There is no time difference between Reading and Harrisburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)

On average, flying from Reading to Harrisburg generates about 31 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 31 kilograms equals 69 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reading to Harrisburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).

Airport information

Origin Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W
Destination 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