How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Helena, MT?
The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1839 miles / 2960 kilometers / 1598 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2385 miles / 3839 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 54 minutes.
Helena Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Helena to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helena to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1839.402 miles
- 2960.231 kilometers
- 1598.397 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- 1835.058 miles
- 2953.239 kilometers
- 1594.622 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helena and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Helena and Fairbanks is 2 hours. Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Helena.
Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Helena to Fairbanks generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |