How far is Des Moines, IA, from Brownsville, TX?
The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1098 miles / 1768 kilometers / 954 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1289 miles / 2074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 46 minutes.
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Brownsville to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brownsville to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1098.338 miles
- 1767.603 kilometers
- 954.429 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- 1100.867 miles
- 1771.673 kilometers
- 956.627 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Brownsville and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Brownsville and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Brownsville to Des Moines generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 345 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |