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How far is Rochester, MN, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 190 miles / 305 kilometers / 165 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Rochester (RST) is 231 miles / 371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 34 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 189.655 miles
  • 305.220 kilometers
  • 164.805 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
  • 189.645 miles
  • 305.204 kilometers
  • 164.797 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brainerd and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Brainerd and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Rochester generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 117 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 Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W