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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1314 miles / 2115 kilometers / 1142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1697 miles / 2731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 30 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Williams Lake to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1314.171 miles
  • 2114.953 kilometers
  • 1141.983 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
  • 1310.528 miles
  • 2109.090 kilometers
  • 1138.817 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 Williams Lake to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Brainerd generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williams Lake to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin Williams Lake Airport
City: Williams Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWL
ICAO Code: CYWL
Coordinates: 52°10′59″N, 122°3′14″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