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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1053 miles / 1694 kilometers / 915 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1304 miles / 2099 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 27 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1052.714 miles
  • 1694.180 kilometers
  • 914.784 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
  • 1050.585 miles
  • 1690.753 kilometers
  • 912.933 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 Philadelphia to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Brainerd generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Brainerd

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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