Current Date And Time In Harrisburg, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:43:54 PDT
State: Pennsylvania
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 50,183
District: Dauphin County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Harrisburg in Pennsylvania, United States with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Harrisburg.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Harrisburg from our regional database:
| State / Region | Pennsylvania |
| District | Dauphin County |
| Total Population | 50,183 |
| Land Area | 30.73 km² |
| Population Density | 1,633.03 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 40.2737° N |
| Center Longitude | -76.8844° E |
| Elevation | 101 m (331 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Pennsylvania | #14 of 1482 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bressler | 5 | 7 | 4 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Camp Hill | 3 | 5 | 3 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Colonial Park | 4 | 7 | 4 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Dauphin | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Enhaut | 4 | 7 | 4 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Enola | 3 | 5 | 2 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Highspire | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Lawnton | 4 | 7 | 4 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Lawrence Park | 7 | 11 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Lemoyne | 2 | 4 | 2 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Linglestown | 7 | 10 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Lower Allen | 3 | 5 | 3 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Marysville | 5 | 9 | 5 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| New Cumberland | 3 | 5 | 2 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| New Market | 4 | 6 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Pennsylvania (home state of Harrisburg), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Connecticut | 215 | 345 | 186 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Delaware | 181 | 292 | 157 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| District of Columbia | 159 | 256 | 138 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Maryland | 152 | 244 | 132 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Massachusetts | 311 | 500 | 270 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| New Hampshire | 319 | 513 | 277 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| New Jersey | 166 | 268 | 144 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| New York | 170 | 273 | 147 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| North Carolina | 389 | 626 | 338 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Ohio | 304 | 489 | 264 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Harrisburg's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bahamas | 1,363 | 2,193 | 1,183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Jamaica | 1,723 | 2,772 | 1,496 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Harrisburg. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Pennsylvania, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Harrisburg (You) | Pennsylvania | 50,183 | — | — |
| West Fairview | Pennsylvania | 1,282 | 2.6 | W |
| Wormleysburg | Pennsylvania | 3,079 | 2.8 | WSW |
| Penbrook | Pennsylvania | 2,974 | 3.1 | E |
| Lemoyne | Pennsylvania | 4,636 | 3.7 | SSW |
| Enola | Pennsylvania | 6,111 | 4.6 | WNW |
| New Cumberland | Pennsylvania | 7,295 | 4.6 | S |
| Progress | Pennsylvania | 9,765 | 4.7 | ENE |
| Paxtang | Pennsylvania | 1,541 | 4.7 | ESE |
| Camp Hill | Pennsylvania | 7,923 | 4.8 | SW |
| Lower Allen | Pennsylvania | 6,694 | 5.4 | SSW |
How does Harrisburg rank within Pennsylvania? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Harrisburg appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Philadelphia | 1,573,916 |
| Pittsburgh | 304,391 |
| Allentown | 120,207 |
| Erie | 99,475 |
| Reading | 87,879 |
| Scranton | 77,118 |
| Bethlehem | 74,892 |
| Bensalem | 60,427 |
| Lancaster | 59,339 |
| Center City | 57,239 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Philadelphia | 369.61 |
| Saint Marys | 257.70 |
| Pittsburgh | 151.00 |
| Sugarcreek | 100.10 |
| Murrysville | 95.42 |
| Hermitage | 75.95 |
| Plum | 75.01 |
| Scranton | 66.14 |
| Ohioville | 61.36 |
| Cranberry Township | 59.05 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Old City | 20,656.67 |
| Southwest Center City Philadelphia | 11,116.83 |
| Millbourne | 6,115.79 |
| East Lansdowne | 5,028.30 |
| Darby | 4,902.29 |
| Parkside | 4,403.77 |
| Dormont | 4,296.95 |
| Philadelphia | 4,258.32 |
| West Chester | 4,151.05 |
| Clifton Heights | 4,100.61 |
Harrisburg International Airport IATA: MDT 14 km (9 mi) from Harrisburg |
Harrisburg sits inside Pennsylvania, United States and ranks #14 of 1482 cities in Pennsylvania by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Harrisburg and the countries closest to Harrisburg by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United States. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Harrisburg, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Harrisburg at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Pennsylvania, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Harrisburg — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Harrisburg table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Pennsylvania by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Harrisburg and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Harrisburg map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Harrisburg will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Harrisburg to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Harrisburg. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Pennsylvania city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Harrisburg ranks #14 of 1482 cities in Pennsylvania by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Harrisburg is Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), about 14 km (9 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.