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How far is Columbia, SC, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1122 miles / 1805 kilometers / 975 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Columbia (CAE) is 1355 miles / 2181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 26 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Brownsville to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1121.861 miles
  • 1805.461 kilometers
  • 974.871 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
  • 1121.053 miles
  • 1804.159 kilometers
  • 974.168 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Columbia generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Columbia

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

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W