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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 794 miles / 1278 kilometers / 690 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Buffalo (BUF) is 994 miles / 1599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 46 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 794.260 miles
  • 1278.237 kilometers
  • 690.193 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
  • 792.304 miles
  • 1275.089 kilometers
  • 688.493 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 Brainerd to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Buffalo generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W