How far is Tampa, FL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 997 miles / 1604 kilometers / 866 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Tampa (TPA) is 1145 miles / 1843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 49 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 996.589 miles
- 1603.854 kilometers
- 866.012 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- 998.486 miles
- 1606.907 kilometers
- 867.660 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 Chicago to Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Tampa?
The time difference between Chicago and Tampa is 1 hour. Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Tampa generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 Chicago (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |