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How far is Helena, MT, from Panama City?

The distance between Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 3221 miles / 5183 kilometers / 2799 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Panama City (PTY) to Helena (HLN) is 4438 miles / 7143 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 50 minutes.

Tocumen International Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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Distance from Panama City to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3220.593 miles
  • 5183.042 kilometers
  • 2798.619 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
  • 3225.141 miles
  • 5190.361 kilometers
  • 2802.570 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 Panama City to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Panama City to Helena generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 795 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Panama City to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″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