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How far is Richmond, VA, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1424 miles / 2291 kilometers / 1237 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Richmond (RIC) is 1685 miles / 2711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 50 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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1424
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Distance from Brownsville to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1423.668 miles
  • 2291.172 kilometers
  • 1237.134 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
  • 1422.943 miles
  • 2290.005 kilometers
  • 1236.504 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Richmond generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W