How far is Brainerd, MN, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 794 miles / 1278 kilometers / 690 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Brainerd (BRD) is 990 miles / 1594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 46 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Brainerd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Brainerd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 794.260 miles
- 1278.237 kilometers
- 690.193 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- 792.304 miles
- 1275.089 kilometers
- 688.493 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 Buffalo to Brainerd?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Brainerd?
The time difference between Buffalo and Brainerd is 1 hour. Brainerd is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Brainerd generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Brainerd
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |
| Destination | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brainerd, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BRD |
| ICAO Code: | KBRD |
| Coordinates: | 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W |