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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 2481 miles / 3993 kilometers / 2156 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Brownsville (BRO) is 3002 miles / 4832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 7 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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2481
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2156
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Distance from Sydney to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2481.411 miles
  • 3993.444 kilometers
  • 2156.287 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
  • 2479.226 miles
  • 3989.927 kilometers
  • 2154.388 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 Sydney to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Sydney to Brownsville generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Brownsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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