Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Wales, AK, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2939 miles / 4730 kilometers / 2554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Wales (WAA) is 3833 miles / 6169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 45 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

Distance arrow
2939
Miles
Distance arrow
4730
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2554
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Brainerd to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2939.352 miles
  • 4730.428 kilometers
  • 2554.227 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
  • 2930.733 miles
  • 4716.558 kilometers
  • 2546.737 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Wales generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 721 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 Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

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 Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W