How far is Chicago, IL, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 997 miles / 1604 kilometers / 866 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago (MDW) is 1146 miles / 1845 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 52 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Chicago. 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 Tampa to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Chicago?
The time difference between Tampa and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Tampa to Chicago 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 Tampa to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | 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 |
Airlines flying from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |