How far is Columbia, SC, from Helena, MT?
The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1834 miles / 2951 kilometers / 1594 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Columbia (CAE) is 2259 miles / 3636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 55 minutes.
Helena Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Helena to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helena to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1833.840 miles
- 2951.280 kilometers
- 1593.564 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- 1830.870 miles
- 2946.500 kilometers
- 1590.983 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 Helena to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helena and Columbia?
The time difference between Helena and Columbia is 2 hours. Columbia is 2 hours ahead of Helena.
Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Helena to Columbia generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Helena to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Helena Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helena, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HLN |
| ICAO Code: | KHLN |
| Coordinates: | 46°36′24″N, 111°58′58″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |