ATL to MDT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is 997 km (620 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MDT to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to Harrisburg?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is 997 km (620 mi, 538 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ATL to MDT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MDT is roughly northeast of ATL.
How is the ATL to MDT route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-MDT in IATA codes and KATL-KMDT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), Harrisburg International Airport is MDT (KMDT).
| ATL | MDT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Harrisburg International Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | KMDT |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 310 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #600 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MDT sits 716 ft (218 m) lower than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to MDT
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9E | Pinnacle Airlines | FLG | Flagship | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, KL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Atlanta from Harrisburg?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) are 997 km (620 mi, 538 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to MDT?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and MDT takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MDT from ATL?
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) lies roughly northeast of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to MDT?
2 airlines appear on the ATL-MDT route in the open dataset, including Pinnacle Airlines, Delta Air Lines.
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