How far is Decatur, IL, from Brownsville, TX?
The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1080 miles / 1738 kilometers / 938 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Decatur (DEC) is 1278 miles / 2056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 12 minutes.
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Brownsville to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brownsville to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1079.880 miles
- 1737.898 kilometers
- 938.390 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- 1081.641 miles
- 1740.732 kilometers
- 939.920 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 Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Brownsville and Decatur?
There is no time difference between Brownsville and Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Brownsville to Decatur generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 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 Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
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 | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |