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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 4055 miles / 6525 kilometers / 3523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Brownsville (BRO) is 5118 miles / 8236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 59 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4054.642 miles
  • 6525.314 kilometers
  • 3523.388 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
  • 4049.593 miles
  • 6517.189 kilometers
  • 3519.000 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 Wales to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Wales to Brownsville generates about 463 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 463 kilograms equals 1 021 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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