How far is Helena, MT, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1530 miles / 2463 kilometers / 1330 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Helena (HLN) is 1835 miles / 2953 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 53 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1530.127 miles
- 2462.501 kilometers
- 1329.644 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- 1526.536 miles
- 2456.721 kilometers
- 1326.523 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 Columbus to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Helena?
The time difference between Columbus and Helena is 2 hours. Helena is 2 hours behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Columbus to Helena generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |