How far is Detroit, MI, from Helena, MT?
The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1441 miles / 2318 kilometers / 1252 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Detroit (DTW) is 1730 miles / 2784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 1 minutes.
Helena Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Helena to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helena to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1440.643 miles
- 2318.491 kilometers
- 1251.885 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- 1436.895 miles
- 2312.458 kilometers
- 1248.627 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helena and Detroit?
The time difference between Helena and Detroit is 2 hours. Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Helena.
Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Helena to Detroit generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |