How far is Columbia, MO, from Helena, MT?
The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1136 miles / 1829 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Columbia (COU) is 1401 miles / 2254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 56 minutes.
Helena Regional Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Helena to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helena to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1136.182 miles
- 1828.508 kilometers
- 987.315 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- 1134.091 miles
- 1825.143 kilometers
- 985.498 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helena and Columbia?
The time difference between Helena and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Helena.
Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Helena to Columbia generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
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 | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |