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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Muskegon, MI?

The distance between Muskegon (Muskegon County Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 448 miles / 720 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muskegon (MKG) to Brainerd (BRD) is 565 miles / 910 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 47 minutes.

Muskegon County Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Muskegon to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 447.614 miles
  • 720.365 kilometers
  • 388.966 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
  • 446.747 miles
  • 718.970 kilometers
  • 388.213 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 Muskegon to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Muskegon County Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muskegon County Airport (MKG) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Muskegon to Brainerd generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Muskegon to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Muskegon County Airport (MKG) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin Muskegon County Airport
City: Muskegon, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKG
ICAO Code: KMKG
Coordinates: 43°10′10″N, 86°14′17″W
Destination 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