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How far is Tampa, FL, from San Antonio, TX?

The distance between San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 972 miles / 1565 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Tampa (TPA) is 1153 miles / 1856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 31 minutes.

San Antonio International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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972
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Distance from San Antonio to Tampa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Antonio to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 972.320 miles
  • 1564.798 kilometers
  • 844.923 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
  • 970.543 miles
  • 1561.937 kilometers
  • 843.378 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 San Antonio to Tampa?

The estimated flight time from San Antonio International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from San Antonio to Tampa generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Antonio to Tampa

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Airport information

Origin San Antonio International Airport
City: San Antonio, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAT
ICAO Code: KSAT
Coordinates: 29°32′1″N, 98°28′11″W
Destination Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W

Airlines flying from San Antonio (SAT) to Tampa (TPA)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines