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How far is Seattle, WA, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2011 miles / 3237 kilometers / 1748 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Seattle (SEA) is 2413 miles / 3884 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 30 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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2011
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3237
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1748
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Distance from Brownsville to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2011.299 miles
  • 3236.871 kilometers
  • 1747.771 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
  • 2011.378 miles
  • 3236.999 kilometers
  • 1747.839 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Seattle generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W