Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Tampa, FL (TPA)
Flight distance from Chicago to Tampa (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Tampa International Airport) is 1012 miles / 1628 kilometers / 879 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 24 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Tampa (TPA) is 1194 miles / 1922 kilometers and travel time by car is about 20 hours 44 minutes.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Tampa.
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
How far is Tampa from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Tampa. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1011.715 miles
- 1628.198 kilometers
- 879.157 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1013.616 miles
- 1631.257 kilometers
- 880.808 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).
Airport information
A | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
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City: | Chicago, IL |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | ORD |
ICAO Code: | KORD |
Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
B | Tampa International Airport |
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City: | Tampa, FL |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | TPA |
ICAO Code: | KTPA |
Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Tampa is 1 hour. Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Time Difference
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 152 kg (334 pounds).
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
Chicago (ORD) → Tampa (TPA).
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