How far is Helena, MT, from Fort Dodge, IA?
The distance between Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 919 miles / 1479 kilometers / 799 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Dodge (FOD) to Helena (HLN) is 1102 miles / 1774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 45 minutes.
Fort Dodge Regional Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Fort Dodge to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Dodge to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 919.189 miles
- 1479.292 kilometers
- 798.754 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- 916.939 miles
- 1475.670 kilometers
- 796.798 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 Fort Dodge to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Dodge and Helena?
The time difference between Fort Dodge and Helena is 1 hour. Helena is 1 hour behind Fort Dodge.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Fort Dodge to Helena generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Dodge to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Dodge Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Dodge, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FOD |
| ICAO Code: | KFOD |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′5″N, 94°11′33″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 |