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How far is Seattle, WA, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1328 miles / 2137 kilometers / 1154 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Seattle (SEA) is 1576 miles / 2536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 38 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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2137
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1154
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Distance from Brainerd to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1327.891 miles
  • 2137.033 kilometers
  • 1153.906 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
  • 1324.049 miles
  • 2130.850 kilometers
  • 1150.567 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Seattle generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W