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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Tucson, AZ?

The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 922 miles / 1484 kilometers / 801 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 32 minutes.

Tucson International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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922
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801
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Distance from Tucson to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 922.127 miles
  • 1484.019 kilometers
  • 801.306 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
  • 921.392 miles
  • 1482.836 kilometers
  • 800.667 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 Tucson to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Tucson to Brownsville generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″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