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How far is Helena, MT, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1940 miles / 3122 kilometers / 1686 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Helena (HLN) is 2274 miles / 3659 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 16 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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1940
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3122
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1686
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Distance from New York to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1939.757 miles
  • 3121.736 kilometers
  • 1685.603 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
  • 1934.815 miles
  • 3113.783 kilometers
  • 1681.308 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 New York to Helena?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from New York to Helena generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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