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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1548 miles / 2491 kilometers / 1345 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1862 miles / 2996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 54 minutes.

Smithers Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Smithers to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1547.803 miles
  • 2490.947 kilometers
  • 1345.004 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
  • 1543.585 miles
  • 2484.159 kilometers
  • 1341.339 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 Smithers to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Smithers to Brainerd generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Smithers to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin Smithers Airport
City: Smithers
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYD
ICAO Code: CYYD
Coordinates: 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″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