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How far is Reno, NV, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 1596 miles / 2569 kilometers / 1387 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Reno (RNO) is 1994 miles / 3209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 57 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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1596
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Distance from Brownsville to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1596.118 miles
  • 2568.703 kilometers
  • 1386.989 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
  • 1595.389 miles
  • 2567.530 kilometers
  • 1386.356 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Reno generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W