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How far is Helena, MT, from Piedras Negras?

The distance between Piedras Negras (Piedras Negras International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1387 miles / 2231 kilometers / 1205 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Piedras Negras (PDS) to Helena (HLN) is 1752 miles / 2820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 10 minutes.

Piedras Negras International Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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1387
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2231
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1205
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Distance from Piedras Negras to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1386.515 miles
  • 2231.380 kilometers
  • 1204.849 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
  • 1387.897 miles
  • 2233.604 kilometers
  • 1206.050 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 Piedras Negras to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Piedras Negras International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Piedras Negras to Helena generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Piedras Negras to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Piedras Negras International Airport
City: Piedras Negras
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PDS
ICAO Code: MMPG
Coordinates: 28°37′38″N, 100°32′6″W
Destination 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