How far is Brainerd, MN, from Fort Myers, FL?
The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1529 miles / 2461 kilometers / 1329 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1854 miles / 2984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 4 minutes.
Southwest Florida International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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Distance from Fort Myers to Brainerd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Myers to Brainerd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1529.054 miles
- 2460.775 kilometers
- 1328.712 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- 1530.842 miles
- 2463.652 kilometers
- 1330.266 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 Fort Myers to Brainerd?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Myers and Brainerd?
The time difference between Fort Myers and Brainerd is 1 hour. Brainerd is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)
On average, flying from Fort Myers to Brainerd generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Myers to Brainerd
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).
Airport information
| Origin | Southwest Florida International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Myers, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RSW |
| ICAO Code: | KRSW |
| Coordinates: | 26°32′10″N, 81°45′18″W |
| Destination | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brainerd, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BRD |
| ICAO Code: | KBRD |
| Coordinates: | 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W |