Distance From Brown Field Municipal Airport to Tampa International Airport, SDM - TPA Distance

The distance from Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 2071 miles or 3333 kilometers or 1799 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San Diego ( United States ) to Tampa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Tampa takes around 4 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Brown Field Municipal Airport, San Diego, United States to Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States is 4 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SDM - TPA

Kilometers		3333 km
Statute Miles		2071 miles
Nautical Miles		1799 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 45 minutes

Brown Field Municipal Airport to Tampa International Airport Flight Route Map - SDM to TPA Flight Path

Location of Brown Field Municipal Airport & Tampa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Diego to Tampa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Diego, United States and Tampa, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between San Diego, United States and Tampa, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SDM - TPA

Time difference between San Diego (United States) and Tampa (United States) is 3 Hours.
Tampa time is 3 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Location	Local Time
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-15, 03:30:10 PST
Tampa (United States)	2025-12-15, 06:30:10 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM / KSDM) San Diego, United States

Destination

Tampa International Airport (TPA / KTPA) Tampa, United States