The distance by car is 753 km. Follow the Pensacola to Tampa driving route along I-10 E. Get driving directions from Pensacola to Tampa.
flight distance = 334 miles
The straight line distance between Pensacola and Tampa is 537 kilometers.
Travel time from Pensacola, FL to Tampa, FL
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This is estimated based on the Pensacola to Tampa distance by plane of 334 miles.
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The fly or drive score is an estimate of the true cost of travel. A lower score is better. Our score includes factors like airline prices and fuel costs, but it also takes into account the value of your time spent traveling. If you're taking time off work because you have to drive an extra day, it might be better to fly even if driving is technically cheaper. Tap on a blue or green value to customize it.
Number of travelers = 1 person
Cheapest airfare = $200.00 round tripEnter the total number of travelers. This will be used to calculate the sum of plane tickets for everyone, as well as the number of cars you need if you're planning a road trip. We assume a max of 4 passengers per car, but you can change the number of cars if your situation is different.
Total airfare for all travelers = $200.00We estimated the cheapest price for a round trip plane ticket from PNS to TPA at $200.
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Extra costs (transportation) = $0.00
Enter the total amount you're planning to spend on extra costs for local transportation at your destination. This might include a rental car to drive around the area, or the cost of a cab or airport shuttle to get to your hotel. You could also include an extra cost for food at the airport, and any other miscellaneous spending along the way. Enter your total estimate below.
Number of passengers = 1 person
Number of cars = 1 car
Gas for each car = $111.87 round tripEnter the total number of cars you'll be taking on the road trip. This will be used to calculate the total cost of driving for everyone. The default is a max of 4 passengers per car, but you can adjust the number of cars to fit your situation.
Fuel efficiency = 25 mpg
Current gas price = $2.99Enter the fuel efficiency of your vehicle in miles per gallon (mpg). If you're unsure of the exact number, you can look it up on the fueleconomy.gov site.
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Total fuel costs for all cars = $111.87Enter the average fuel price for your trip in U.S. dollars. If you're taking a long road trip, the gas price in each state may vary. Remember to adjust for premium or diesel fuel prices.
Flight distance = 334 miles one-way
Driving distance = 468 miles one-way
Driving is usually cheaper, but it takes a lot longer. So in order to get a better comparison, we include a special "value of time factor" that estimates how much your time is worth. If you take a day off work for a long road trip instead of a quick flight, you might add up your lost earnings. The default we use is $10/hr but you can enter any value you want below. If there are multiple travelers, you can enter the sum of everyone's value.
Value of time factor: $ per hour
Cost to fly or drive
You can adjust any of the settings above to customize the calculation for your exact trip. We assume some simple default values to get a quick answer to start.
The Fly Score is an estimate of how much it would cost you to take a flight, including factors to account for the value of your time getting to the airport, checking in, and waiting for the plane to take off and land. The default fly score is 221 from Pensacola to Tampa.
The Drive Score is a comparable calculation that estimates the total cost of doing a road trip. You might spend less on gas than the price of airfare, but it could take you longer to get there if you're driving. So we include the value of your time spent in the car, as well as additional costs for things like hotel, tolls, food, and whatever else you want to include. The default drive score from Pensacola to Tampa is 271.
So in this case, it's better to fly from Pensacola to Tampa.
These results are based on the actual driving distance from Pensacola to Tampa, which is 468 miles or 753 kilometers. You can also check the cost of driving from Pensacola to Tampa.
The distance between Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 330 miles / 530 kilometers / 286 nautical miles. The estimated flight time is 1 hour 7 minutes.
Driving distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Tampa (TPA) is 437 miles / 703 kilometers and travel time by car is about 8 hours 31 minutes.
Pensacola International Airport – Tampa International Airport
330
Miles
530
Kilometers
286
Nautical miles
1 h 7 min
Flight duration
1 h
Time difference
74 kg
CO2 emissions
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There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pensacola to Tampa. Here are two standard methods: Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet. The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points). The estimated flight time from Pensacola International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.Distance from Pensacola to Tampa
How long does it take to fly from Pensacola to Tampa?
What is the time difference between Pensacola and Tampa?
The time difference between Pensacola and Tampa is 1 hour. Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Pensacola.
Flight carbon footprint between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Pensacola to Tampa generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 162 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pensacola to Tampa
Shortest flight path between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).