How far is Brainerd, MN, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1553 miles / 2499 kilometers / 1349 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 59 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Brainerd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Brainerd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1552.669 miles
- 2498.779 kilometers
- 1349.233 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- 1549.560 miles
- 2493.776 kilometers
- 1346.531 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 San Jose to Brainerd?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Brainerd?
The time difference between San Jose and Brainerd is 2 hours. Brainerd is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)
On average, flying from San Jose to Brainerd generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Brainerd
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |