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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 1330 miles / 2140 kilometers / 1155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Bellingham (BLI) is 1657 miles / 2666 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 16 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Bellingham

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brainerd to Bellingham. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1329.572 miles
  • 2139.738 kilometers
  • 1155.366 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
  • 1325.724 miles
  • 2133.546 kilometers
  • 1152.022 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 Brainerd to Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Bellingham generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Bellingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).

Airport information

Origin Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W
Destination Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W