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How far is Wales, AK, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 4055 miles / 6525 kilometers / 3523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Wales (WAA) is 5111 miles / 8226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 52 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Brownsville to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4054.642 miles
  • 6525.314 kilometers
  • 3523.388 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
  • 4049.593 miles
  • 6517.189 kilometers
  • 3519.000 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Wales generates about 463 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 463 kilograms equals 1 021 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 Wales

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

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 Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W