How far is Tampa, FL, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 932 miles / 1501 kilometers / 810 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Tampa (TPA) is 1148 miles / 1848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 7 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 932.490 miles
- 1500.698 kilometers
- 810.312 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- 933.306 miles
- 1502.010 kilometers
- 811.021 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 Columbia to Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Tampa?
The time difference between Columbia and Tampa is 1 hour. Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Columbia to Tampa generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |
| Destination | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |