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How far is Tampa, FL, from Meridian, MS?

The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 478 miles / 769 kilometers / 415 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Tampa (TPA) is 607 miles / 977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 4 minutes.

Meridian Regional Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Meridian to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 477.999 miles
  • 769.265 kilometers
  • 415.370 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
  • 478.010 miles
  • 769.282 kilometers
  • 415.379 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 Meridian to Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Meridian to Tampa generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Meridian to Tampa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Airport information

Origin Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″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