Houston to Tampa flight distance & time (HOU-TPA)
How far is Houston from Tampa by plane? The great circle distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 1,257 km / 679 nm, about 1h 37m flight time, with an initial heading of 95° (E).
| From | William P Hobby Airport (HOU), Houston, US |
|---|---|
| To | Tampa International Airport (TPA), Tampa, US |
| Distance | 1,257 km · 679 nm · 781 mi |
| Initial heading | 95° (E) |
Airlines on this route
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
Aircraft with enough range to fly HOU to TPA nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Max Holste M.H.1521 Broussard | 680 nm / 1,259 km |
| AVRO 652A Anson | 686 nm / 1,270 km |
| FFVS J 22 | 686 nm / 1,270 km |
| de Havilland D.H.110 Sea Vixen | 686 nm / 1,270 km |
| American / Grumman-American / Gulfstream-American AA-5 | 686 nm / 1,270 km |
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk | 687 nm / 1,272 km |
| Fairchild-Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| Dassault Etendard | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| Lockheed 12 Electra Junior | 695 nm / 1,287 km |
| SOCATA TB10 Tobago | 697 nm / 1,291 km |
| Piper PA-34 Seneca | 699 nm / 1,295 km |
| Lockheed F-94 Starfire | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Kawasaki T-4 | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Boeing 247 | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Transavia PL-12 Airtruk / T-300 Skyfarmer | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Vought OS2U Kingfisher | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Junkers Ju 52/3m | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Houston from Tampa?
- The great circle distance between Houston and Tampa is 1,257 km (679 nm / 781 mi).
- How long is the flight from Houston to Tampa?
- A direct flight from HOU to TPA takes about 1h 37m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Tampa?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.