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How far is Nanaimo from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 1389 miles / 2235 kilometers / 1207 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 1751 miles / 2818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 29 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1388.950 miles
  • 2235.298 kilometers
  • 1206.965 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
  • 1384.928 miles
  • 2228.825 kilometers
  • 1203.469 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Nanaimo generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 380 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 Nanaimo

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

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 Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W