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How far is Helena, MT, from Penticton?

The distance between Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 404 miles / 650 kilometers / 351 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penticton (YYF) to Helena (HLN) is 534 miles / 860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 49 minutes.

Penticton Regional Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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Distance from Penticton to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 404.189 miles
  • 650.479 kilometers
  • 351.231 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
  • 403.280 miles
  • 649.016 kilometers
  • 350.440 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 Penticton to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Penticton Regional Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Penticton to Helena generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Penticton to Helena

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

Airport information

Origin Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″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