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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1132 miles / 1823 kilometers / 984 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1427 miles / 2296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 55 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1132.474 miles
  • 1822.540 kilometers
  • 984.093 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
  • 1130.966 miles
  • 1820.113 kilometers
  • 982.783 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 Norfolk to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Brainerd generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Brainerd

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

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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