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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1345 miles / 2165 kilometers / 1169 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1783 miles / 2869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 25 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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1345
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2165
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1169
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Distance from Whistler to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1345.074 miles
  • 2164.686 kilometers
  • 1168.837 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
  • 1341.214 miles
  • 2158.475 kilometers
  • 1165.483 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 Whistler to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Whistler to Brainerd generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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