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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1018 miles / 1638 kilometers / 884 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1256 miles / 2021 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 31 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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1018
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Distance from Phoenix to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1017.534 miles
  • 1637.563 kilometers
  • 884.213 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
  • 1016.905 miles
  • 1636.550 kilometers
  • 883.666 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 Phoenix to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Brownsville generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Brownsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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