GVL
Gainesville
United States
710 km
441 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
710 km
441 mi / 384 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

GVL TPA
Airport Name Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code GVL TPA
ICAO Code KGVL KTPA
City Gainesville Tampa
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 1,277 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 34.270000, -83.830000 27.980000, -82.530000

Gainesville (GVL) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) in Gainesville, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 710 kilometers (441 miles / 384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 03:26 in Gainesville, it's 03:26 in Tampa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,251 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Gainesville (GVL) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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