How far is Helena, MT, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1642 miles / 2643 kilometers / 1427 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Helena (HLN) is 1913 miles / 3078 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 39 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1642.425 miles
- 2643.228 kilometers
- 1427.229 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- 1637.999 miles
- 2636.103 kilometers
- 1423.382 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 Buffalo to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Helena?
The time difference between Buffalo and Helena is 2 hours. Helena is 2 hours behind Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Helena generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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 |