New York to Tampa: Exactly 1,615 km (1,004 mi)

New York, United States → Tampa, United States

1,615
Kilometers
1,004
Miles
~2h 31min
Flight time (est.)
~2,100 km
Rough road-length estimate

872 nautical miles · Direction: southwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from New York to Tampa is 1,615 km (1,004 miles). Tampa lies roughly south-southwest of New York; the initial great-circle bearing is 211° (SSW). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

New York (Northeast, United States) sits at 40.7128°N, 74.0060°W; Tampa (South, United States) is at 27.9506°N, 82.4572°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 211° (SSW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: New York to Tampa

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 31min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~2,100 km · ~26h 15min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.

Rough road-length estimate for New York to Tampa: about 2,100 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between New York and Tampa lies at approximately 34.4039°N, 78.5549°W — the position that is an equal 808 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

New York and Tampa both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is New York from Tampa?

The straight-line distance from New York to Tampa is approximately 1,615 km (1,004 miles, 872 nautical miles).

What direction is Tampa from New York?

Tampa lies roughly south-southwest of New York; the initial great-circle bearing is 211° (SSW).

How long does it take to fly from New York to Tampa?

Estimated flight time is about 2h 31min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from New York to Tampa?

Rough road-length estimate for New York to Tampa: about 2,100 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between New York and Tampa?

New York and Tampa both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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