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

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1553 miles / 2500 kilometers / 1350 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Oakland (OAK) is 1924 miles / 3097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 25 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Oakland International Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1553.129 miles
  • 2499.520 kilometers
  • 1349.633 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
  • 1549.925 miles
  • 2494.363 kilometers
  • 1346.848 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Oakland International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Oakland generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W