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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1536 miles / 2471 kilometers / 1334 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1974 miles / 3177 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 12 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1535.545 miles
  • 2471.220 kilometers
  • 1334.352 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
  • 1533.588 miles
  • 2468.070 kilometers
  • 1332.651 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Los Angeles generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W