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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Providence, RI?

The distance between Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1839 miles / 2960 kilometers / 1598 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Providence (PVD) to Brownsville (BRO) is 2159 miles / 3474 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 50 minutes.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Providence to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1839.053 miles
  • 2959.669 kilometers
  • 1598.094 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
  • 1838.090 miles
  • 2958.119 kilometers
  • 1597.257 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 Providence to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Providence to Brownsville generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Providence to Brownsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

Airport information

Origin Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
City: Providence, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PVD
ICAO Code: KPVD
Coordinates: 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″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