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How far is Fresno, CA, from Helena, MT?

The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 787 miles / 1266 kilometers / 684 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Fresno (FAT) is 1186 miles / 1908 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 37 minutes.

Helena Regional Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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787
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1266
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Distance from Helena to Fresno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 786.737 miles
  • 1266.131 kilometers
  • 683.656 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
  • 786.887 miles
  • 1266.372 kilometers
  • 683.786 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 Fresno?

The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

On average, flying from Helena to Fresno generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 294 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 Fresno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W