How far is Fort Nelson from Brownsville, TX?
The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2579 miles / 4150 kilometers / 2241 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3099 miles / 4987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 0 minutes.
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Brownsville to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brownsville to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2578.833 miles
- 4150.230 kilometers
- 2240.945 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- 2579.375 miles
- 4151.102 kilometers
- 2241.416 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Brownsville and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Brownsville to Fort Nelson generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 627 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 Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
Airport information
| Origin | Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brownsville, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BRO |
| ICAO Code: | KBRO |
| Coordinates: | 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″W |
| Destination | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |