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How far is Detroit, MI, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1380 miles / 2220 kilometers / 1199 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Detroit (DTW) is 1631 miles / 2625 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 47 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Brownsville to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1379.596 miles
  • 2220.245 kilometers
  • 1198.836 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
  • 1380.815 miles
  • 2222.206 kilometers
  • 1199.895 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 Brownsville to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Detroit generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brownsville to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W