How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Brownsville, TX?
The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1350 miles / 2173 kilometers / 1173 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 1583 miles / 2548 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 36 minutes.
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Brownsville to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brownsville to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1350.115 miles
- 2172.799 kilometers
- 1173.218 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- 1351.785 miles
- 2175.487 kilometers
- 1174.669 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 Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Brownsville and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Brownsville to Grand Rapids generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
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 | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |