How far is Detroit, MI, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 607 miles / 977 kilometers / 528 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Detroit (DTW) is 810 miles / 1303 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 2 minutes.

Distance from Brainerd to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 607.087 miles
• 977.012 kilometers
• 527.544 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

• 605.893 miles
• 975.090 kilometers
• 526.506 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brainerd and Detroit?

The time difference between Brainerd and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Brainerd.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Detroit generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 250 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 Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin	Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City:	Brainerd, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BRD
ICAO Code:	KBRD
Coordinates:	46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W

Destination	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W