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How far is Helena, MT, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 2645 miles / 4256 kilometers / 2298 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Helena (HLN) is 3352 miles / 5395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 33 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2644.784 miles
  • 4256.367 kilometers
  • 2298.254 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
  • 2649.297 miles
  • 4263.631 kilometers
  • 2302.177 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 San Salvador to Helena?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Helena generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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