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

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1663 miles / 2676 kilometers / 1445 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1994 miles / 3209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 52 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1662.835 miles
  • 2676.073 kilometers
  • 1444.964 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
  • 1661.365 miles
  • 2673.708 kilometers
  • 1443.687 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 Oakland to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Oakland to Brownsville generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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