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How far is Rochester, NY, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 839 miles / 1351 kilometers / 729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Rochester (ROC) is 1043 miles / 1679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 40 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 839.383 miles
  • 1350.857 kilometers
  • 729.404 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
  • 837.261 miles
  • 1347.441 kilometers
  • 727.560 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Rochester generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W