How far is Brainerd, MN, from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 697 miles / 1122 kilometers / 606 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Brainerd (BRD) is 903 miles / 1453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 18 minutes.
Denver International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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Distance from Denver to Brainerd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Brainerd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 697.014 miles
- 1121.735 kilometers
- 605.688 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- 696.193 miles
- 1120.413 kilometers
- 604.975 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 Denver to Brainerd?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Brainerd?
The time difference between Denver and Brainerd is 1 hour. Brainerd is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)
On average, flying from Denver to Brainerd generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Brainerd
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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 |