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How far is Fort Wayne, IN, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) is 583 miles / 938 kilometers / 507 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Fort Wayne (FWA) is 709 miles / 1141 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 33 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Fort Wayne International Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Fort Wayne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 583.076 miles
  • 938.370 kilometers
  • 506.679 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
  • 582.339 miles
  • 937.183 kilometers
  • 506.038 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 Fort Wayne?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Fort Wayne generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 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 Fort Wayne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).

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 Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W