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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 5615 miles / 9036 kilometers / 4879 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5614.865 miles
  • 9036.250 kilometers
  • 4879.185 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
  • 5604.005 miles
  • 9018.772 kilometers
  • 4869.747 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 Zurich to Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 11 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Zurich to Brownsville generates about 665 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 665 kilograms equals 1 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Brownsville

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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