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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1377 miles / 2216 kilometers / 1196 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1704 miles / 2742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 13 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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1377
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2216
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1196
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Distance from Reno to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1376.747 miles
  • 2215.659 kilometers
  • 1196.360 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
  • 1373.668 miles
  • 2210.705 kilometers
  • 1193.685 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 Reno to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Reno to Brainerd generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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