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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 179 miles / 288 kilometers / 155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 224 miles / 360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 23 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 178.749 miles
  • 287.668 kilometers
  • 155.328 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
  • 178.427 miles
  • 287.150 kilometers
  • 155.049 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brainerd and Grand Forks?

There is no time difference between Brainerd and Grand Forks.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Grand Forks generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 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 Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W