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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 947 miles / 1525 kilometers / 823 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1237 miles / 1990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 55 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Durango to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 947.300 miles
  • 1524.531 kilometers
  • 823.181 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
  • 946.445 miles
  • 1523.155 kilometers
  • 822.438 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 Durango to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Durango to Brainerd generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W
Destination 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