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How far is Helena, MT, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1526 miles / 2456 kilometers / 1326 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Helena (HLN) is 1829 miles / 2944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 44 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1526.008 miles
  • 2455.872 kilometers
  • 1326.065 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
  • 1522.392 miles
  • 2450.053 kilometers
  • 1322.923 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 Columbus to Helena?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Columbus to Helena generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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