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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 1803 miles / 2901 kilometers / 1566 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Brownsville (BRO) is 2131 miles / 3430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 42 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1802.532 miles
  • 2900.894 kilometers
  • 1566.357 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
  • 1802.873 miles
  • 2901.442 kilometers
  • 1566.654 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 Ottawa to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Brownsville generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Brownsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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