How far is Helena, MT, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1839 miles / 2960 kilometers / 1598 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Helena (HLN) is 2390 miles / 3847 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 1 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1839.402 miles
- 2960.231 kilometers
- 1598.397 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- 1835.058 miles
- 2953.239 kilometers
- 1594.622 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 Fairbanks to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Helena?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Helena is 2 hours. Helena is 2 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Helena generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |