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How far is Tampa, FL, from Jacksonville, FL?

The distance between Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 181 miles / 291 kilometers / 157 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA) is 215 miles / 346 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 20 minutes.

Jacksonville International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Jacksonville to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 180.820 miles
  • 291.002 kilometers
  • 157.128 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
  • 181.326 miles
  • 291.816 kilometers
  • 157.568 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 Jacksonville to Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Jacksonville International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jacksonville and Tampa?

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Tampa.

Flight carbon footprint between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Jacksonville to Tampa generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 114 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jacksonville to Tampa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Airport information

Origin Jacksonville International Airport
City: Jacksonville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAX
ICAO Code: KJAX
Coordinates: 30°29′38″N, 81°41′16″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 Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)

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United Airlines