How far is Tampa, FL, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 2357 miles / 3793 kilometers / 2048 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Tampa (TPA) is 2809 miles / 4520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 20 minutes.
Sacramento International 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)- 2356.890 miles
- 3793.047 kilometers
- 2048.081 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- 2352.968 miles
- 3786.736 kilometers
- 2044.674 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 International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Tampa?
The time difference between Sacramento and Tampa is 3 hours. Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Tampa generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 570 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 International Airport (SMF) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |