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How far is Tampa, FL, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 723 miles / 1164 kilometers / 628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Tampa (TPA) is 803 miles / 1292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 1 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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723
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1164
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628
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Distance from Richmond to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 723.150 miles
  • 1163.797 kilometers
  • 628.400 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
  • 724.467 miles
  • 1165.917 kilometers
  • 629.545 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 Richmond to Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Tampa?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Tampa.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Richmond to Tampa generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Tampa

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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