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How far is Tampa, FL, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 459 miles / 739 kilometers / 399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Tampa (TPA) is 546 miles / 879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 55 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 459.424 miles
  • 739.371 kilometers
  • 399.229 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
  • 460.110 miles
  • 740.475 kilometers
  • 399.824 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 Birmingham to Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Tampa generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Tampa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Birmingham (BHM) to Tampa (TPA)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines