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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 2015 miles / 3242 kilometers / 1751 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Brownsville (BRO) is 2413 miles / 3883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 28 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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1751
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Distance from Seattle to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2014.555 miles
  • 3242.112 kilometers
  • 1750.600 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
  • 2014.645 miles
  • 3242.256 kilometers
  • 1750.678 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 Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Seattle to Brownsville generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 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 Brownsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″W