How far is Helena, MT, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1873 miles / 3014 kilometers / 1627 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Helena (HLN) is 2276 miles / 3663 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 16 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1872.505 miles
- 3013.504 kilometers
- 1627.162 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- 1868.393 miles
- 3006.887 kilometers
- 1623.589 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 Richmond to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Helena?
The time difference between Richmond and Helena is 2 hours. Helena is 2 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Richmond to Helena generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |