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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1953 miles / 3142 kilometers / 1697 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Brownsville (BRO) is 2295 miles / 3693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 26 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Portland to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1952.600 miles
  • 3142.405 kilometers
  • 1696.763 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
  • 1951.760 miles
  • 3141.053 kilometers
  • 1696.033 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 Portland to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Portland to Brownsville generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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