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How far is Sandspit from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2586 miles / 4163 kilometers / 2248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Sandspit (YZP) is 3348 miles / 5388 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 21 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Sandspit Airport

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2586
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4163
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2248
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Distance from Brownsville to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2586.486 miles
  • 4162.546 kilometers
  • 2247.595 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
  • 2585.583 miles
  • 4161.093 kilometers
  • 2246.811 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Sandspit Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Sandspit generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 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 Sandspit

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

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W