Air Miles Calculator logo

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

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1498 miles / 2410 kilometers / 1301 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Modesto (MOD) is 1910 miles / 3074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 9 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

Distance arrow
1498
Miles
Distance arrow
2410
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1301
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Brainerd to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1497.714 miles
  • 2410.337 kilometers
  • 1301.478 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
  • 1494.711 miles
  • 2405.505 kilometers
  • 1298.869 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Modesto generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W