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How far is Helena, MT, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 937 miles / 1507 kilometers / 814 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Helena (HLN) is 1187 miles / 1911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 0 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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1507
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814
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Distance from Los Angeles to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 936.638 miles
  • 1507.373 kilometers
  • 813.916 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
  • 937.468 miles
  • 1508.708 kilometers
  • 814.637 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 Los Angeles to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Helena generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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