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How far is Harlingen, TX, from Helena, MT?

The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 1610 miles / 2592 kilometers / 1399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Harlingen (HRL) is 1975 miles / 3178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 2 minutes.

Helena Regional Airport – Valley International Airport

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Distance from Helena to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1610.298 miles
  • 2591.524 kilometers
  • 1399.311 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
  • 1611.908 miles
  • 2594.114 kilometers
  • 1400.710 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Valley International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Helena to Harlingen generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 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 Harlingen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Valley International Airport (HRL).

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W