How far is Columbia, MO, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 932 miles / 1501 kilometers / 810 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Columbia (COU) is 1149 miles / 1849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 15 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 932.490 miles
- 1500.698 kilometers
- 810.312 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- 933.306 miles
- 1502.010 kilometers
- 811.021 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 Tampa to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Columbia?
The time difference between Tampa and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Tampa to Columbia generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |
| Destination | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |