How far is Chicago, IL, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1012 miles / 1628 kilometers / 879 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago (ORD) is 1196 miles / 1924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 17 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1011.715 miles
- 1628.198 kilometers
- 879.157 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- 1013.616 miles
- 1631.257 kilometers
- 880.808 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 Tampa to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Chicago?
The time difference between Tampa and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Tampa to Chicago generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines |
| United Airlines |