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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1727 miles / 2780 kilometers / 1501 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Brainerd (BRD) is 2199 miles / 3539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 19 minutes.

Sandspit Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Sandspit to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1727.494 miles
  • 2780.131 kilometers
  • 1501.151 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
  • 1722.561 miles
  • 2772.193 kilometers
  • 1496.865 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 Sandspit to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Sandspit to Brainerd generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sandspit to Brainerd

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

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″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