MDW
Chicago
United States
1,607 km
998 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
1,607 km
998 mi / 868 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
161°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

MDW TPA
Airport Name Chicago Midway International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code MDW TPA
ICAO Code KMDW KTPA
City Chicago Tampa
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 620 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 41.790000, -87.750000 27.980000, -82.530000

Chicago (MDW) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 1,607 kilometers (998 miles / 868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:30 in Chicago, it's 06:30 in Tampa.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago (MDW) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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