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How far is Portland, ME, from Helena, MT?

The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2024 miles / 3257 kilometers / 1758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Portland (PWM) is 2454 miles / 3949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 8 minutes.

Helena Regional Airport – Portland International Jetport

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2024
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3257
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1758
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Distance from Helena to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2023.584 miles
  • 3256.642 kilometers
  • 1758.446 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
  • 2017.994 miles
  • 3247.647 kilometers
  • 1753.589 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Portland International Jetport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Helena to Portland generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 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 Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W