How far is Helena, MT, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1518 miles / 2444 kilometers / 1319 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Helena (HLN) is 1919 miles / 3089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 27 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Helena Regional Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Helena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Helena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1518.451 miles
- 2443.711 kilometers
- 1319.498 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- 1518.312 miles
- 2443.486 kilometers
- 1319.377 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 Lake Charles to Helena?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Helena?
The time difference between Lake Charles and Helena is 1 hour. Helena is 1 hour behind Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Helena generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lake Charles to Helena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Lake Charles Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lake Charles, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCH |
| ICAO Code: | KLCH |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W |
| Destination | Helena Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helena, MT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HLN |
| ICAO Code: | KHLN |
| Coordinates: | 46°36′24″N, 111°58′58″W |