How far is Wales, AK, from Helena, MT?
The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2419 miles / 3893 kilometers / 2102 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Wales (WAA) is 3217 miles / 5178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 5 minutes.
Helena Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Helena to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helena to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2419.250 miles
- 3893.406 kilometers
- 2102.271 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- 2412.582 miles
- 3882.675 kilometers
- 2096.477 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helena and Wales?
The time difference between Helena and Wales is 2 hours. Wales is 2 hours behind Helena.
Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Helena to Wales generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 586 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |