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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 26 miles / 42 kilometers / 23 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Brownsville (BRO) is 30 miles / 49 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Harlingen to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 26.311 miles
  • 42.344 kilometers
  • 22.864 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
  • 26.366 miles
  • 42.432 kilometers
  • 22.912 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 Harlingen to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Harlingen and Brownsville?

There is no time difference between Harlingen and Brownsville.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Brownsville generates about 29 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 29 kilograms equals 64 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W
Destination 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