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How far is Calgary from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 961 miles / 1547 kilometers / 835 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Calgary (YYC) is 1138 miles / 1831 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 22 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 961.425 miles
  • 1547.263 kilometers
  • 835.455 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
  • 958.856 miles
  • 1543.130 kilometers
  • 833.223 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Calgary International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Calgary generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W