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How far is Helena, MT, from Bluefield, WV?

The distance between Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1697 miles / 2731 kilometers / 1475 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefield (BLF) to Helena (HLN) is 2056 miles / 3309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 22 minutes.

Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) – Helena Regional Airport

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1697
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2731
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1475
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Distance from Bluefield to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1697.239 miles
  • 2731.442 kilometers
  • 1474.861 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
  • 1693.719 miles
  • 2725.777 kilometers
  • 1471.802 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 Bluefield to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Bluefield to Helena generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bluefield to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
City: Bluefield, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLF
ICAO Code: KBLF
Coordinates: 37°17′44″N, 81°12′27″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