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

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1730 miles / 2785 kilometers / 1504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Brainerd (BRD) is 2188 miles / 3522 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 24 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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1730
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2785
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1504
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Distance from Ketchikan to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1730.464 miles
  • 2784.911 kilometers
  • 1503.732 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
  • 1725.654 miles
  • 2777.170 kilometers
  • 1499.552 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 Ketchikan to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Brainerd generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ketchikan to Brainerd

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

Airport information

Origin Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″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