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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1553 miles / 2500 kilometers / 1350 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1924 miles / 3096 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 30 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1553.129 miles
  • 2499.520 kilometers
  • 1349.633 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
  • 1549.925 miles
  • 2494.363 kilometers
  • 1346.848 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 Oakland to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Oakland to Brainerd generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Brainerd

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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