How far is Thunder Bay from Brainerd, MN?
The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 264 miles / 424 kilometers / 229 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 303 miles / 487 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 29 minutes.
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport
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Distance from Brainerd to Thunder Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brainerd to Thunder Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 263.760 miles
- 424.480 kilometers
- 229.201 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- 263.204 miles
- 423.586 kilometers
- 228.718 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 Thunder Bay?
The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Brainerd and Thunder Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
On average, flying from Brainerd to Thunder Bay generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 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 Thunder Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).
Airport information
| Origin | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brainerd, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BRD |
| ICAO Code: | KBRD |
| Coordinates: | 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W |
| Destination | Thunder Bay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thunder Bay |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQT |
| ICAO Code: | CYQT |
| Coordinates: | 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W |