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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Helena, MT?

The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 1835 miles / 2954 kilometers / 1595 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Lancaster (LNS) is 2156 miles / 3469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 51 minutes.

Helena Regional Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Helena to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1835.368 miles
  • 2953.738 kilometers
  • 1594.891 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
  • 1830.816 miles
  • 2946.413 kilometers
  • 1590.936 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 Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Helena to Lancaster generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 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 Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

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 Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W