How far is Helena, MT, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1834 miles / 2951 kilometers / 1594 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Helena (HLN) is 2254 miles / 3627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 50 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1833.840 miles
- 2951.280 kilometers
- 1593.564 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- 1830.870 miles
- 2946.500 kilometers
- 1590.983 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 Columbia to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Helena?
The time difference between Columbia and Helena is 2 hours. Helena is 2 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Columbia to Helena generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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 |