How far is Helena, MT, from North Platte, NE?
The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 678 miles / 1092 kilometers / 590 nautical miles.
The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Helena (HLN) is 920 miles / 1481 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 42 minutes.
North Platte Regional Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from North Platte to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Platte to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 678.441 miles
- 1091.845 kilometers
- 589.549 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- 677.332 miles
- 1090.060 kilometers
- 588.585 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 North Platte to Helena?
The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between North Platte and Helena?
The time difference between North Platte and Helena is 1 hour. Helena is 1 hour behind North Platte.
Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from North Platte to Helena generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | North Platte Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | North Platte, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBF |
| ICAO Code: | KLBF |
| Coordinates: | 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W |
| Destination | Helena Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helena, MT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HLN |
| ICAO Code: | KHLN |
| Coordinates: | 46°36′24″N, 111°58′58″W |