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How far is Tampa, FL, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 929 miles / 1496 kilometers / 808 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Tampa (TPA) is 1315 miles / 2117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 10 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Brownsville to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 929.329 miles
  • 1495.609 kilometers
  • 807.565 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
  • 927.769 miles
  • 1493.099 kilometers
  • 806.209 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Tampa generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 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 Tampa

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

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W