How far is Brownsville, TX, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1467 miles / 2361 kilometers / 1275 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1751 miles / 2818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 34 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Brownsville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Brownsville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1467.037 miles
- 2360.966 kilometers
- 1274.820 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- 1466.618 miles
- 2360.293 kilometers
- 1274.456 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 Washington D.C. to Brownsville?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Brownsville?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Brownsville generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Brownsville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |