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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 750 miles / 1207 kilometers / 652 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 53 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 750.264 miles
  • 1207.433 kilometers
  • 651.961 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
  • 749.611 miles
  • 1206.381 kilometers
  • 651.394 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Colorado Springs generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W