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How far is Helena, MT, from Bluefields?

The distance between Bluefields (Bluefields Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 2898 miles / 4663 kilometers / 2518 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefields (BEF) to Helena (HLN) is 3929 miles / 6323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 35 minutes.

Bluefields Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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2898
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4663
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2518
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Distance from Bluefields to Helena

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefields to Helena. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2897.630 miles
  • 4663.283 kilometers
  • 2517.971 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
  • 2901.804 miles
  • 4670.001 kilometers
  • 2521.599 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 Bluefields to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Bluefields Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Bluefields to Helena generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bluefields to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Bluefields Airport
City: Bluefields
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: BEF
ICAO Code: MNBL
Coordinates: 11°59′27″N, 83°46′26″W
Destination Helena Regional Airport
City: Helena, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HLN
ICAO Code: KHLN
Coordinates: 46°36′24″N, 111°58′58″W