How far is Palmdale, CA, from Helena, MT?
The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 886 miles / 1426 kilometers / 770 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1143 miles / 1840 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 29 minutes.
Helena Regional Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Helena to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helena to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 885.847 miles
- 1425.633 kilometers
- 769.780 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- 886.585 miles
- 1426.820 kilometers
- 770.421 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 Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helena and Palmdale?
The time difference between Helena and Palmdale is 1 hour. Palmdale is 1 hour behind Helena.
Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Helena to Palmdale generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
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 | Palmdale Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmdale, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PMD |
| ICAO Code: | KPMD |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W |