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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1419 miles / 2284 kilometers / 1233 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1729 miles / 2783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 57 minutes.

Tampa International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Tampa to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1419.104 miles
  • 2283.826 kilometers
  • 1233.167 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
  • 1420.616 miles
  • 2286.259 kilometers
  • 1234.481 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 Tampa to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Tampa to Brainerd generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Brainerd

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

Airport information

Origin Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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