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How far is Brainerd, MN, from South Bend, IN?

The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 506 miles / 814 kilometers / 440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Brainerd (BRD) is 636 miles / 1024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 11 minutes.

South Bend International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from South Bend to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 506.011 miles
  • 814.346 kilometers
  • 439.711 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
  • 505.347 miles
  • 813.277 kilometers
  • 439.135 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 South Bend to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from South Bend to Brainerd generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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