How far is Helena, MT, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 858 miles / 1380 kilometers / 745 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Helena (HLN) is 1136 miles / 1829 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 20 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 857.516 miles
- 1380.038 kilometers
- 745.161 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- 855.835 miles
- 1377.334 kilometers
- 743.701 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 Lincoln to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Helena Regional Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Helena?
The time difference between Lincoln and Helena is 1 hour. Helena is 1 hour behind Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Helena generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″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 |