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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Grande Prairie?

The distance between Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1233 miles / 1984 kilometers / 1072 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1457 miles / 2345 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 38 minutes.

Grande Prairie Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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1233
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1984
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1072
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Distance from Grande Prairie to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1233.095 miles
  • 1984.474 kilometers
  • 1071.530 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
  • 1230.052 miles
  • 1979.577 kilometers
  • 1068.886 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 Grande Prairie to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Grande Prairie Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Grande Prairie to Brainerd generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grande Prairie to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″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