How far is Helena, MT, from Brainerd, MN?
The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 849 miles / 1367 kilometers / 738 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Helena (HLN) is 970 miles / 1561 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 23 minutes.
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Brainerd to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brainerd to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 849.430 miles
- 1367.025 kilometers
- 738.135 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- 846.986 miles
- 1363.092 kilometers
- 736.011 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 Brainerd to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Brainerd and Helena?
The time difference between Brainerd and Helena is 1 hour. Helena is 1 hour behind Brainerd.
Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Brainerd to Helena generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brainerd, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BRD |
| ICAO Code: | KBRD |
| Coordinates: | 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″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 |