How far is Brownsville, TX, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1602 miles / 2577 kilometers / 1392 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1891 miles / 3044 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 29 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Brownsville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Brownsville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1601.575 miles
- 2577.486 kilometers
- 1391.731 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- 1600.943 miles
- 2576.469 kilometers
- 1391.182 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 Philadelphia to Brownsville?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Brownsville?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Brownsville generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Brownsville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |