How far is Tampa, FL, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 816 miles / 1314 kilometers / 709 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Tampa (TPA) is 1018 miles / 1639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 0 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 816.252 miles
- 1313.631 kilometers
- 709.304 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- 818.259 miles
- 1316.860 kilometers
- 711.048 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 Columbus to Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Tampa?
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Columbus to Tampa generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |