How far is Brainerd, MN, from Mesa, AZ?
The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1292 miles / 2079 kilometers / 1123 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1701 miles / 2737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 33 minutes.
Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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Distance from Mesa to Brainerd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mesa to Brainerd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1291.814 miles
- 2078.973 kilometers
- 1122.556 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- 1291.101 miles
- 2077.825 kilometers
- 1121.936 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 Mesa to Brainerd?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mesa and Brainerd?
The time difference between Mesa and Brainerd is 2 hours. Brainerd is 2 hours ahead of Mesa.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)
On average, flying from Mesa to Brainerd generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Brainerd
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mesa, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AZA |
| ICAO Code: | KIWA |
| Coordinates: | 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W |
| Destination | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brainerd, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BRD |
| ICAO Code: | KBRD |
| Coordinates: | 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W |