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How far is Tampa, FL, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 1048 miles / 1686 kilometers / 910 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA) is 1283 miles / 2064 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 39 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1047.701 miles
  • 1686.111 kilometers
  • 910.427 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
  • 1048.160 miles
  • 1686.851 kilometers
  • 910.826 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 Kansas City to Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Tampa generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Tampa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines