How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Helena, MT?
The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 854 miles / 1375 kilometers / 742 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1193 miles / 1920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 18 minutes.
Helena Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Helena to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helena to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 854.202 miles
- 1374.705 kilometers
- 742.281 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- 854.678 miles
- 1375.472 kilometers
- 742.695 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 Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helena and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Helena and Bakersfield is 1 hour. Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Helena.
Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Helena to Bakersfield generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Helena Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helena, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HLN |
| ICAO Code: | KHLN |
| Coordinates: | 46°36′24″N, 111°58′58″W |
| Destination | Meadows Field Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bakersfield, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFL |
| ICAO Code: | KBFL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W |