How far is San Diego, CA, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2087 miles / 3358 kilometers / 1813 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego (SAN) is 2424 miles / 3901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 52 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Tampa to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2086.785 miles
- 3358.355 kilometers
- 1813.366 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- 2082.930 miles
- 3352.150 kilometers
- 1810.016 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and San Diego?
The time difference between Tampa and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Tampa to San Diego generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 501 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |