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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Tampico?

The distance between Tampico (Tampico International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 250 miles / 402 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tampico (TAM) to Brownsville (BRO) is 299 miles / 481 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 2 minutes.

Tampico International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Tampico to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 250.028 miles
  • 402.381 kilometers
  • 217.268 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
  • 250.993 miles
  • 403.934 kilometers
  • 218.107 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 Tampico to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Tampico International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampico International Airport (TAM) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Tampico to Brownsville generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampico to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Tampico International Airport
City: Tampico
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TAM
ICAO Code: MMTM
Coordinates: 22°17′47″N, 97°51′57″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