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How far is Tampa, FL, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 914 miles / 1472 kilometers / 795 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Tampa (TPA) is 1086 miles / 1747 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 10 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 914.469 miles
  • 1471.696 kilometers
  • 794.652 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
  • 915.877 miles
  • 1473.960 kilometers
  • 795.875 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 Springfield to Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Springfield to Tampa generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Tampa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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