How far is Brainerd, MN, from Helena, MT?
The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 849 miles / 1367 kilometers / 738 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Brainerd (BRD) is 970 miles / 1561 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 22 minutes.
Helena Regional Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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Distance from Helena to Brainerd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helena to Brainerd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 849.430 miles
- 1367.025 kilometers
- 738.135 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- 846.986 miles
- 1363.092 kilometers
- 736.011 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 Brainerd?
The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helena and Brainerd?
The time difference between Helena and Brainerd is 1 hour. Brainerd is 1 hour ahead of Helena.
Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)
On average, flying from Helena to Brainerd generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 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 Brainerd
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).
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 | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brainerd, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BRD |
| ICAO Code: | KBRD |
| Coordinates: | 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W |