Distance from Rapid City, SD to Helena, MT, miles and hours

Distance from Rapid City, SD to Helena, MT, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 555.83 mi (894.52 km)
Line distance: 460.45 mi (741.02 km)
Road time: 8 hr 52 min
Air distance: 460.45 mi (741.02 km)
Time to flight: 54 min

Distance from Helena city in Montana by road in south direction from Rapid City, South Dakota state is five hundred and fifty-six miles by car. There are four hundred and sixty miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Rapid City and Helena will take about 8 hours 52 minutes .

Distances between Rapid City, SD and Helena, MT

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Rapid City, SD

Country United States
State South Dakota
City Rapid City
GPS Coordinates 44° 4' 50" N
-103° 13' 52"W
Latitude 44.08054
Longitude -103.23101

Helena, MT

Country United States
State Montana
City Helena
GPS Coordinates 46° 35' 16" N
-112° 1' 20"W
Latitude 46.587792
Longitude -112.022219


Rapid City to Helena Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Rapid City, SD to Helena, MT?

Mileage from Rapid City to Helena by road is 555.83 miles or 894.52 km;

How far is Rapid City from Helena?

There is 460.45 miles (741.02 km) between Rapid City and Helena

How long is the trip between city of Rapid City and Helena?

The driving time between two cities is approx 8 hours 52 minutes

Distance Rapid City Helena

Distance Rapid City Helena
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 460.45 741.02 400.12
Driving distance 555.83 894.52 483

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Rapid City, SD and Helena, MT

How far is Rapid City from Helena? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Helena city is by plane, so check flight duration between Rapid City and Helena. And dont forget to look at distance from Helena to Rapid City. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Rapid City to Helena.


How long does it take to fly to Helena from Rapid City?

Flying time is about 54 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Rapid City, SD and Rapid City, MT

How long is flight from Rapid City to Helena?

This flight will take about fifty-four minutes ;

How to get to Helena from Rapid City?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Helena and Rapid City

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 54 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 53 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 49 min
Airbus 515 mph 53 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Rapid City, SD and Helena, MT. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Rapid City and Helena. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

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