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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Fort Wayne, IN?

The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1253 miles / 2017 kilometers / 1089 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1478 miles / 2378 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 32 minutes.

Fort Wayne International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Fort Wayne to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1253.427 miles
  • 2017.196 kilometers
  • 1089.199 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
  • 1254.768 miles
  • 2019.354 kilometers
  • 1090.364 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 Fort Wayne to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Brownsville generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″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