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How far is Lansing, MI, from Helena, MT?

The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 1368 miles / 2201 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Lansing (LAN) is 1580 miles / 2543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 21 minutes.

Helena Regional Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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1368
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2201
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1189
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Distance from Helena to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1367.721 miles
  • 2201.133 kilometers
  • 1188.517 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
  • 1364.104 miles
  • 2195.312 kilometers
  • 1185.374 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 Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Helena to Lansing generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

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 Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W