How far is Brownsville, TX, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1639 miles / 2637 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1972 miles / 3173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 36 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Brownsville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Brownsville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1638.729 miles
- 2637.279 kilometers
- 1424.017 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- 1637.243 miles
- 2634.887 kilometers
- 1422.725 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 San Jose to Brownsville?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Brownsville?
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
On average, flying from San Jose to Brownsville generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Brownsville
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
| Destination | Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brownsville, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BRO |
| ICAO Code: | KBRO |
| Coordinates: | 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″W |