How far is Richmond, VA, from Helena, MT?
The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1873 miles / 3014 kilometers / 1627 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Richmond (RIC) is 2269 miles / 3651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 14 minutes.
Helena Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Helena to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helena to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1872.505 miles
- 3013.504 kilometers
- 1627.162 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- 1868.393 miles
- 3006.887 kilometers
- 1623.589 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helena and Richmond?
The time difference between Helena and Richmond is 2 hours. Richmond is 2 hours ahead of Helena.
Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Helena to Richmond generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |