How far is Helena, MT, from Palmdale, CA?
The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 886 miles / 1426 kilometers / 770 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Helena (HLN) is 1143 miles / 1840 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 28 minutes.
Palmdale Regional Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Palmdale to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palmdale to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 885.847 miles
- 1425.633 kilometers
- 769.780 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- 886.585 miles
- 1426.820 kilometers
- 770.421 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 Palmdale to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palmdale and Helena?
The time difference between Palmdale and Helena is 1 hour. Helena is 1 hour ahead of Palmdale.
Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Palmdale to Helena generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Palmdale Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmdale, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PMD |
| ICAO Code: | KPMD |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″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 |