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How far is Harrisburg, PA, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 1545 miles / 2486 kilometers / 1342 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 1833 miles / 2950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 22 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Harrisburg International Airport

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1545
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Distance from Brownsville to Harrisburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1544.574 miles
  • 2485.751 kilometers
  • 1342.198 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
  • 1544.270 miles
  • 2485.262 kilometers
  • 1341.934 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 Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Harrisburg generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 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 Harrisburg

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

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 Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W