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How far is Champaign, IL, from Helena, MT?

The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 1272 miles / 2047 kilometers / 1105 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Champaign (CMI) is 1520 miles / 2446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 34 minutes.

Helena Regional Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Helena to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1271.849 miles
  • 2046.843 kilometers
  • 1105.207 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
  • 1269.004 miles
  • 2042.263 kilometers
  • 1102.734 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 Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Helena to Champaign generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

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 University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W