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How far is Helena, MT, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1368 miles / 2201 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Helena (HLN) is 1581 miles / 2544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 18 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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1368
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2201
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1189
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Distance from Lansing to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1367.721 miles
  • 2201.133 kilometers
  • 1188.517 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
  • 1364.104 miles
  • 2195.312 kilometers
  • 1185.374 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 Lansing to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Lansing to Helena generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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