How far is Brainerd, MN, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 337 miles / 542 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd (BRD) is 383 miles / 617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 19 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Brainerd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Brainerd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 336.671 miles
- 541.820 kilometers
- 292.559 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- 336.918 miles
- 542.217 kilometers
- 292.774 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 Des Moines to Brainerd?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Brainerd?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Brainerd.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Brainerd generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Brainerd
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | 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 |