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How far is Columbus, OH, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 1283 miles / 2065 kilometers / 1115 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Columbus (CMH) is 1525 miles / 2454 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 46 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Brownsville to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1283.260 miles
  • 2065.206 kilometers
  • 1115.122 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
  • 1284.025 miles
  • 2066.438 kilometers
  • 1115.787 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Columbus generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W