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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Helena, MT?

The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 913 miles / 1469 kilometers / 793 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 1183 miles / 1904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 56 minutes.

Helena Regional Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Helena to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 913.059 miles
  • 1469.426 kilometers
  • 793.427 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
  • 914.096 miles
  • 1471.095 kilometers
  • 794.328 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Helena to Palm Springs generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W