How far is Brainerd, MN, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 608 miles / 978 kilometers / 528 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Brainerd (BRD) is 729 miles / 1174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 58 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Brainerd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Brainerd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 607.932 miles
- 978.372 kilometers
- 528.279 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- 607.562 miles
- 977.776 kilometers
- 527.957 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 Indianapolis to Brainerd?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Brainerd?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Brainerd generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Brainerd
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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 |