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

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 808 miles / 1300 kilometers / 702 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Brainerd (BRD) is 996 miles / 1603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 38 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 807.929 miles
  • 1300.235 kilometers
  • 702.071 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
  • 806.479 miles
  • 1297.902 kilometers
  • 700.811 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 Pittsburgh to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Brainerd generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Brainerd

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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