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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1498 miles / 2410 kilometers / 1301 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1909 miles / 3073 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 13 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1497.714 miles
  • 2410.337 kilometers
  • 1301.478 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
  • 1494.711 miles
  • 2405.505 kilometers
  • 1298.869 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 Modesto to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Modesto to Brainerd generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Modesto to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′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