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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Mexico City?

The distance between Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 457 miles / 736 kilometers / 398 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Brownsville (BRO) is 576 miles / 927 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 18 minutes.

Mexico City International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Mexico City to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 457.462 miles
  • 736.214 kilometers
  • 397.524 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
  • 459.203 miles
  • 739.016 kilometers
  • 399.037 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 Mexico City to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Mexico City International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Mexico City to Brownsville generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mexico City to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Mexico City International Airport
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MEX
ICAO Code: MMMX
Coordinates: 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″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