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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1077 miles / 1734 kilometers / 936 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1328 miles / 2138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 29 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1077.414 miles
  • 1733.930 kilometers
  • 936.247 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
  • 1076.519 miles
  • 1732.490 kilometers
  • 935.470 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 Raleigh to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Brainerd generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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