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How far is Helena, MT, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1790 miles / 2881 kilometers / 1556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Helena (HLN) is 2182 miles / 3511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 40 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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1790
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2881
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1556
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Distance from Lynchburg to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1790.200 miles
  • 2881.047 kilometers
  • 1555.641 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
  • 1786.383 miles
  • 2874.904 kilometers
  • 1552.324 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 Lynchburg to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Helena generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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