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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 985 miles / 1584 kilometers / 856 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1140 miles / 1834 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 41 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Brownsville to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 984.536 miles
  • 1584.457 kilometers
  • 855.538 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
  • 986.330 miles
  • 1587.345 kilometers
  • 857.098 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Colorado Springs generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Colorado Springs

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

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W