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How far is South Bend, IN, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 506 miles / 814 kilometers / 440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to South Bend (SBN) is 635 miles / 1022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 57 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 506.011 miles
  • 814.346 kilometers
  • 439.711 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
  • 505.347 miles
  • 813.277 kilometers
  • 439.135 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to South Bend International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Brainerd to South Bend generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 219 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W