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How far is Helena, MT, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 2043 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Helena (HLN) is 2726 miles / 4387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 6 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Helena Regional Airport

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2043
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3287
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1775
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Distance from Hughes to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.572 miles
  • 3287.200 kilometers
  • 1774.946 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
  • 2037.482 miles
  • 3279.010 kilometers
  • 1770.524 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 Hughes to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Helena Regional Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Hughes to Helena generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hughes to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Hughes Airport (Alaska)
City: Hughes, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HUS
ICAO Code: PAHU
Coordinates: 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″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