CMH to TPA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 1,337 km (831 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 10m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (TPA to CMH).
How far is it from Columbus to Tampa?
The great-circle distance between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 1,337 km (831 mi, 722 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CMH to TPA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TPA is roughly south of CMH.
How is the CMH to TPA route written in code?
The pair is written CMH-TPA in IATA codes and KCMH-KTPA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is CMH (KCMH), Tampa International Airport is TPA (KTPA).
| CMH | TPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John Glenn Columbus International Airport | Tampa International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCMH | KTPA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 815 ft | 26 ft |
| Rank by connections | #253 | #110 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TPA sits 789 ft (240 m) lower than CMH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CMH to TPA
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL, FL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Columbus from Tampa?
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are 1,337 km (831 mi, 722 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMH to TPA?
A typical nonstop flight between CMH and TPA takes about 2h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TPA from CMH?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) lies roughly south of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Which airlines fly CMH to TPA?
1 airline appear on the CMH-TPA route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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