How far is Tampa, FL, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 2087 miles / 3358 kilometers / 1813 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) is 2425 miles / 3902 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 55 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2086.785 miles
- 3358.355 kilometers
- 1813.366 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- 2082.930 miles
- 3352.150 kilometers
- 1810.016 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 San Diego to Tampa?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Tampa?
The time difference between San Diego and Tampa is 3 hours. Tampa is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from San Diego to Tampa generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 501 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |