How far is Brownsville, TX, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1098 miles / 1768 kilometers / 954 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1260 miles / 2028 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 40 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Brownsville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Brownsville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1098.338 miles
- 1767.603 kilometers
- 954.429 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- 1100.867 miles
- 1771.673 kilometers
- 956.627 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 Des Moines to Brownsville?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Brownsville?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Brownsville.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Brownsville generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Brownsville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brownsville, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BRO |
| ICAO Code: | KBRO |
| Coordinates: | 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″W |