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How far is Helena, MT, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 583 miles / 938 kilometers / 507 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Helena (HLN) is 776 miles / 1249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 40 minutes.

Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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Distance from Nanaimo to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 583.094 miles
  • 938.398 kilometers
  • 506.695 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
  • 581.533 miles
  • 935.886 kilometers
  • 505.338 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 Nanaimo to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Helena generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″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