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How far is Helena, MT, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1740 miles / 2800 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Helena (HLN) is 2034 miles / 3273 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 44 minutes.

University Park Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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1740
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2800
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1512
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Distance from State College to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1739.951 miles
  • 2800.180 kilometers
  • 1511.976 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
  • 1735.549 miles
  • 2793.095 kilometers
  • 1508.151 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 State College to Helena?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from State College to Helena generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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