How far is Helena, MT, from Bakersfield, CA?
The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 854 miles / 1375 kilometers / 742 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Helena (HLN) is 1193 miles / 1920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 18 minutes.
Meadows Field Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Bakersfield to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bakersfield to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 854.202 miles
- 1374.705 kilometers
- 742.281 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- 854.678 miles
- 1375.472 kilometers
- 742.695 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 Bakersfield to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Helena?
The time difference between Bakersfield and Helena is 1 hour. Helena is 1 hour ahead of Bakersfield.
Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Bakersfield to Helena generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bakersfield to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Meadows Field Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bakersfield, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFL |
| ICAO Code: | KBFL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W |
| Destination | Helena Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helena, MT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HLN |
| ICAO Code: | KHLN |
| Coordinates: | 46°36′24″N, 111°58′58″W |