How far is Tampa, FL, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 787 miles / 1267 kilometers / 684 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Tampa (TPA) is 946 miles / 1522 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 59 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 787.424 miles
- 1267.236 kilometers
- 684.253 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- 786.051 miles
- 1265.027 kilometers
- 683.060 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 Houston to Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Tampa?
The time difference between Houston and Tampa is 1 hour. Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Houston to Tampa generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Tampa (TPA)
| United Airlines |