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

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1370 miles / 2205 kilometers / 1190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1647 miles / 2651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 50 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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1370
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1190
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Distance from Palmdale to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1369.906 miles
  • 2204.650 kilometers
  • 1190.416 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
  • 1368.533 miles
  • 2202.441 kilometers
  • 1189.223 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 Palmdale to Brownsville?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Palmdale 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 Palmdale to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″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