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How far is Helena, MT, from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 953 miles / 1534 kilometers / 828 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Helena (HLN) is 1211 miles / 1949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 19 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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953
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1534
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828
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 953.225 miles
  • 1534.067 kilometers
  • 828.330 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
  • 952.000 miles
  • 1532.096 kilometers
  • 827.266 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 Fort Nelson to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Helena generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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