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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Helena, MT?

The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 2049 miles / 3297 kilometers / 1780 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 2554 miles / 4110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 30 minutes.

Helena Regional Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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Distance from Helena to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2048.586 miles
  • 3296.880 kilometers
  • 1780.173 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
  • 2053.285 miles
  • 3304.443 kilometers
  • 1784.256 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Helena to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 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 Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W