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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1328 miles / 2137 kilometers / 1154 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1575 miles / 2535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 42 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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1328
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2137
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1154
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Distance from Seattle to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1327.891 miles
  • 2137.033 kilometers
  • 1153.906 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
  • 1324.049 miles
  • 2130.850 kilometers
  • 1150.567 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 Seattle to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Seattle to Brainerd generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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