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How far is Brainerd, MN, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 2575 miles / 4144 kilometers / 2238 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Brainerd (BRD) is 3638 miles / 5854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 7 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2574.895 miles
  • 4143.892 kilometers
  • 2237.523 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
  • 2582.399 miles
  • 4155.968 kilometers
  • 2244.043 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 San Jose to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Brainerd?

There is no time difference between San Jose and Brainerd.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from San Jose to Brainerd generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin Juan Santamaría International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SJO
ICAO Code: MROC
Coordinates: 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″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