How far is Tampa, FL, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 587 miles / 945 kilometers / 510 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Tampa (TPA) is 671 miles / 1080 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 38 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 587.128 miles
- 944.891 kilometers
- 510.200 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- 588.366 miles
- 946.884 kilometers
- 511.276 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 Raleigh to Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Tampa?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Tampa generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 Raleigh (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)
| AirTran Airways |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Southwest Airlines |