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How far is Kelowna from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1186 miles / 1909 kilometers / 1031 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1521 miles / 2448 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 0 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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1909
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1031
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Distance from Brainerd to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1185.949 miles
  • 1908.599 kilometers
  • 1030.561 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
  • 1182.573 miles
  • 1903.167 kilometers
  • 1027.628 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Kelowna generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

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 Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W