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How far is Gainesville, FL, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 1318 miles / 2122 kilometers / 1146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Gainesville (GNV) is 1596 miles / 2569 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 23 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport

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2122
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1146
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Distance from Brainerd to Gainesville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1318.285 miles
  • 2121.574 kilometers
  • 1145.558 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
  • 1319.325 miles
  • 2123.248 kilometers
  • 1146.462 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 Gainesville?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Gainesville generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Gainesville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).

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 Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W