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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 2356 miles / 3792 kilometers / 2047 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Brainerd (BRD) is 2998 miles / 4825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 43 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2356.019 miles
  • 3791.645 kilometers
  • 2047.324 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
  • 2349.602 miles
  • 3781.318 kilometers
  • 2041.748 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 Fairbanks to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Brainerd generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Brainerd

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

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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