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How far is Helena, MT, from Pocatello, ID?

The distance between Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 257 miles / 414 kilometers / 223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pocatello (PIH) to Helena (HLN) is 326 miles / 524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 15 minutes.

Pocatello Regional Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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257
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223
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Distance from Pocatello to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 257.055 miles
  • 413.690 kilometers
  • 223.375 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
  • 257.200 miles
  • 413.924 kilometers
  • 223.501 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 Pocatello to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Pocatello Regional Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Pocatello and Helena?

There is no time difference between Pocatello and Helena.

Flight carbon footprint between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Pocatello to Helena generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pocatello to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″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