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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 929 miles / 1496 kilometers / 808 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Brownsville (BRO) is 1310 miles / 2109 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 54 minutes.

Tampa International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Tampa to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 929.329 miles
  • 1495.609 kilometers
  • 807.565 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
  • 927.769 miles
  • 1493.099 kilometers
  • 806.209 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 Tampa to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Tampa to Brownsville generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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