How far is Helena, MT, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 996 miles / 1603 kilometers / 866 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Helena (HLN) is 1242 miles / 1999 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 4 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 996.158 miles
- 1603.161 kilometers
- 865.638 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- 995.180 miles
- 1601.587 kilometers
- 864.788 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 Hay River to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Helena?
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Hay River to Helena generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hay River to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″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 |