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How far is Modesto, CA, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1596 miles / 2569 kilometers / 1387 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Modesto (MOD) is 1938 miles / 3119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 1 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Brownsville to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1596.264 miles
  • 2568.937 kilometers
  • 1387.115 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
  • 1594.984 miles
  • 2566.878 kilometers
  • 1386.003 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Modesto generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W