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How far is Montrose, CO, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 887 miles / 1428 kilometers / 771 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1201 miles / 1933 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 2 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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887
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1428
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771
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Distance from Brainerd to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 887.132 miles
  • 1427.700 kilometers
  • 770.896 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
  • 886.014 miles
  • 1425.901 kilometers
  • 769.925 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 Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Montrose generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 Montrose

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

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 Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″W