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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 892 miles / 1436 kilometers / 775 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1019 miles / 1640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 24 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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892
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1436
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775
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Distance from Ottawa to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 892.253 miles
  • 1435.943 kilometers
  • 775.347 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
  • 889.739 miles
  • 1431.896 kilometers
  • 773.162 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 Ottawa to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Brainerd generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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