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How far is Brainerd, MN, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 900 miles / 1448 kilometers / 782 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1112 miles / 1789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 51 minutes.

University Park Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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900
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782
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Distance from State College to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 900.031 miles
  • 1448.459 kilometers
  • 782.105 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
  • 898.168 miles
  • 1445.461 kilometers
  • 780.487 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 State College to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from State College to Brainerd generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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