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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1460 miles / 2349 kilometers / 1269 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1721 miles / 2770 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 23 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1459.811 miles
  • 2349.338 kilometers
  • 1268.541 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
  • 1458.776 miles
  • 2347.673 kilometers
  • 1267.642 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 Norfolk to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Brownsville generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′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