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How far is Helena, MT, from Yakutat, AK?

The distance between Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1440 miles / 2317 kilometers / 1251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yakutat (YAK) to Helena (HLN) is 1993 miles / 3208 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 13 minutes.

Yakutat Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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1251
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Distance from Yakutat to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1439.825 miles
  • 2317.174 kilometers
  • 1251.174 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
  • 1436.505 miles
  • 2311.831 kilometers
  • 1248.289 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 Yakutat to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Yakutat Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Yakutat to Helena generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakutat to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″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