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How far is Helena, MT, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1610 miles / 2592 kilometers / 1399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Helena (HLN) is 1973 miles / 3176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 57 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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Distance from Harlingen to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1610.298 miles
  • 2591.524 kilometers
  • 1399.311 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
  • 1611.908 miles
  • 2594.114 kilometers
  • 1400.710 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 Harlingen to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Helena generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W
Destination 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