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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1580 miles / 2542 kilometers / 1373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1842 miles / 2965 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 27 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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1580
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Distance from Buffalo to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1579.590 miles
  • 2542.103 kilometers
  • 1372.626 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
  • 1580.114 miles
  • 2542.948 kilometers
  • 1373.082 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 Buffalo to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Brownsville generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W
Destination 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