How far is Tampa, FL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 1012 miles / 1628 kilometers / 879 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Tampa (TPA) is 1194 miles / 1921 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 9 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 1011.715 miles
- 1628.198 kilometers
- 879.157 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- 1013.616 miles
- 1631.257 kilometers
- 880.808 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 O'Hare International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 24 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Tampa generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)
| American Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines |
| United Airlines |