How far is Sacramento, CA, from Helena, MT?
The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 730 miles / 1175 kilometers / 635 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1012 miles / 1628 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 23 minutes.
Helena Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Helena to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helena to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 730.209 miles
- 1175.158 kilometers
- 634.534 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- 729.818 miles
- 1174.529 kilometers
- 634.195 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helena and Sacramento?
The time difference between Helena and Sacramento is 1 hour. Sacramento is 1 hour behind Helena.
Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Helena to Sacramento generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
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 | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |