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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1372 miles / 2208 kilometers / 1192 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1647 miles / 2650 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 29 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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1372
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2208
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1192
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Distance from Los Angeles to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1371.701 miles
  • 2207.538 kilometers
  • 1191.975 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
  • 1370.155 miles
  • 2205.050 kilometers
  • 1190.632 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 Los Angeles to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Brownsville generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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