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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1580 miles / 2542 kilometers / 1373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1849 miles / 2975 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 56 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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1580
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2542
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1373
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Distance from Brownsville to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1579.590 miles
  • 2542.103 kilometers
  • 1372.626 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
  • 1580.114 miles
  • 2542.948 kilometers
  • 1373.082 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 Brownsville to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Buffalo generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brownsville to Buffalo

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W