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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1186 miles / 1909 kilometers / 1031 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1520 miles / 2447 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 7 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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1186
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1909
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1031
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Distance from Kelowna to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1185.949 miles
  • 1908.599 kilometers
  • 1030.561 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
  • 1182.573 miles
  • 1903.167 kilometers
  • 1027.628 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 Kelowna to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Brainerd generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Brainerd

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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