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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Fresno, CA?

The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1510 miles / 2431 kilometers / 1312 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1849 miles / 2975 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 18 minutes.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Fresno to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1510.388 miles
  • 2430.734 kilometers
  • 1312.491 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
  • 1509.154 miles
  • 2428.748 kilometers
  • 1311.419 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 Fresno to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Fresno to Brownsville generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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