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How far is Oakland, CA, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1663 miles / 2676 kilometers / 1445 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Oakland (OAK) is 1993 miles / 3208 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 54 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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Distance from Brownsville to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1662.835 miles
  • 2676.073 kilometers
  • 1444.964 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
  • 1661.365 miles
  • 2673.708 kilometers
  • 1443.687 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Oakland generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 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 Oakland

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

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W