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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Helena, MT?

The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2291 miles / 3687 kilometers / 1991 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Wainwright (AIN) is 2942 miles / 4734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 51 minutes.

Helena Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2291
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3687
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1991
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Distance from Helena to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2291.244 miles
  • 3687.400 kilometers
  • 1991.036 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
  • 2285.476 miles
  • 3678.117 kilometers
  • 1986.024 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 Helena to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Helena to Wainwright generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Helena to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W