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How far is State College, PA, from Helena, MT?

The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 1740 miles / 2800 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to State College (SCE) is 2031 miles / 3269 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 37 minutes.

Helena Regional Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Helena to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1739.951 miles
  • 2800.180 kilometers
  • 1511.976 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
  • 1735.549 miles
  • 2793.095 kilometers
  • 1508.151 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to University Park Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Helena to State College generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W