How far is Helena, MT, from Durango, CO?
The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 688 miles / 1107 kilometers / 598 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Helena (HLN) is 889 miles / 1430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 8 minutes.
Durango–La Plata County Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Durango to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durango to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 687.785 miles
- 1106.883 kilometers
- 597.669 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- 688.298 miles
- 1107.708 kilometers
- 598.114 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 Durango to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durango and Helena?
Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Durango to Helena generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″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 |