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How far is Tampa, FL, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 2340 miles / 3766 kilometers / 2033 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Tampa (TPA) is 2796 miles / 4499 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 7 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2340.054 miles
  • 3765.951 kilometers
  • 2033.451 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
  • 2336.157 miles
  • 3759.681 kilometers
  • 2030.065 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 Sacramento to Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Tampa International Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Tampa generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 566 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Tampa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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