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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1480 miles / 2383 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1832 miles / 2948 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 45 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1480.483 miles
  • 2382.607 kilometers
  • 1286.505 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
  • 1477.301 miles
  • 2377.485 kilometers
  • 1283.739 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Sacramento generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W