How far is Columbus, OH, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 816 miles / 1314 kilometers / 709 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Columbus (LCK) is 996 miles / 1603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 11 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 816.252 miles
- 1313.631 kilometers
- 709.304 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- 818.259 miles
- 1316.860 kilometers
- 711.048 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 Tampa to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Tampa to Columbus generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |
| Destination | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |