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How far is Pensacola, FL, from Helena, MT?

The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 1731 miles / 2786 kilometers / 1504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Pensacola (PNS) is 2143 miles / 3449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 47 minutes.

Helena Regional Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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Distance from Helena to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1731.192 miles
  • 2786.084 kilometers
  • 1504.365 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
  • 1729.957 miles
  • 2784.095 kilometers
  • 1503.291 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Helena to Pensacola generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Pensacola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS).

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W