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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 469 miles / 755 kilometers / 408 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Brainerd (BRD) is 573 miles / 922 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 32 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Williston to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 468.974 miles
  • 754.740 kilometers
  • 407.527 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
  • 467.710 miles
  • 752.706 kilometers
  • 406.429 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 Williston to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Williston to Brainerd generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″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