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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 972 miles / 1565 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1210 miles / 1948 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 39 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 972.359 miles
  • 1564.860 kilometers
  • 844.957 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
  • 970.417 miles
  • 1561.735 kilometers
  • 843.269 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 Harrisburg to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Brainerd generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Brainerd

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

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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