How far is Brainerd, MN, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 607 miles / 977 kilometers / 528 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Brainerd (BRD) is 752 miles / 1211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 4 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Brainerd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Brainerd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 607.087 miles
- 977.012 kilometers
- 527.544 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- 605.893 miles
- 975.090 kilometers
- 526.506 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 Detroit to Brainerd?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Brainerd?
The time difference between Detroit and Brainerd is 1 hour. Brainerd is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)
On average, flying from Detroit to Brainerd generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Brainerd
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |