How far is Helena, MT, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1136 miles / 1829 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Helena (HLN) is 1397 miles / 2248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 50 minutes.
Columbia Regional 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)- 1136.182 miles
- 1828.508 kilometers
- 987.315 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- 1134.091 miles
- 1825.143 kilometers
- 985.498 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 Regional Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Helena?
The time difference between Columbia and Helena is 1 hour. Helena is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Columbia to Helena generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Regional Airport (COU) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′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 |