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How far is Helena, MT, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 412 miles / 663 kilometers / 358 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Helena (HLN) is 541 miles / 871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 12 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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412
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663
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358
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Distance from Kelowna to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 411.839 miles
  • 662.790 kilometers
  • 357.878 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
  • 410.998 miles
  • 661.438 kilometers
  • 357.148 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 Kelowna to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Helena generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 189 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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