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How far is State College, PA, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 900 miles / 1448 kilometers / 782 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to State College (SCE) is 1111 miles / 1788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 38 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – University Park Airport

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900
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Distance from Brainerd to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 900.031 miles
  • 1448.459 kilometers
  • 782.105 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
  • 898.168 miles
  • 1445.461 kilometers
  • 780.487 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to University Park Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Brainerd to State College generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 316 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W