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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1596 miles / 2569 kilometers / 1387 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Brownsville (BRO) is 2005 miles / 3226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 57 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Reno to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1596.118 miles
  • 2568.703 kilometers
  • 1386.989 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
  • 1595.389 miles
  • 2567.530 kilometers
  • 1386.356 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 Reno to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Reno to Brownsville generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Brownsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′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