How far is Cancún from Brownsville, TX?
The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 748 miles / 1204 kilometers / 650 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Cancún (CUN) is 1402 miles / 2257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 22 minutes.
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Brownsville to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brownsville to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 748.425 miles
- 1204.473 kilometers
- 650.364 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- 748.042 miles
- 1203.857 kilometers
- 650.031 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 Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Brownsville and Cancún?
The time difference between Brownsville and Cancún is 1 hour. Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Brownsville.
Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Brownsville to Cancún generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brownsville, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BRO |
| ICAO Code: | KBRO |
| Coordinates: | 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |