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How far is Helena, MT, from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1224 miles / 1971 kilometers / 1064 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Helena (HLN) is 1882 miles / 3029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 15 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1224.412 miles
  • 1970.500 kilometers
  • 1063.985 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
  • 1221.617 miles
  • 1966.003 kilometers
  • 1061.557 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 Sitka to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Sitka to Helena generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
City: Sitka, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SIT
ICAO Code: PASI
Coordinates: 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″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