How far is Helena, MT, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 2419 miles / 3893 kilometers / 2102 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Helena (HLN) is 3223 miles / 5187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 11 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Wales to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2419.250 miles
- 3893.406 kilometers
- 2102.271 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- 2412.582 miles
- 3882.675 kilometers
- 2096.477 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 Wales to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Helena Regional Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Helena?
The time difference between Wales and Helena is 2 hours. Helena is 2 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Wales to Helena generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 586 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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 |