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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1109 miles / 1785 kilometers / 964 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1452 miles / 2336 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 24 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Brainerd to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1109.087 miles
  • 1784.903 kilometers
  • 963.770 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
  • 1109.759 miles
  • 1785.984 kilometers
  • 964.354 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 Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Carlsbad generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 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 Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

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 Cavern City Air Terminal
City: Carlsbad, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNM
ICAO Code: KCNM
Coordinates: 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W