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How far is Reading, PA, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 1587 miles / 2554 kilometers / 1379 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Reading (RDG) is 1878 miles / 3023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 18 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Reading Regional Airport

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1587
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2554
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1379
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Distance from Brownsville to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1586.937 miles
  • 2553.927 kilometers
  • 1379.010 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
  • 1586.526 miles
  • 2553.266 kilometers
  • 1378.653 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Reading generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Reading

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

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 Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W