How far is Columbus, OH, from Helena, MT?
The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1530 miles / 2463 kilometers / 1330 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Columbus (LCK) is 1790 miles / 2881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 48 minutes.
Helena Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Helena to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helena to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1530.127 miles
- 2462.501 kilometers
- 1329.644 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- 1526.536 miles
- 2456.721 kilometers
- 1326.523 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helena and Columbus?
The time difference between Helena and Columbus is 2 hours. Columbus is 2 hours ahead of Helena.
Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Helena to Columbus generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |