Distance From San Rafael Airport to Tampa International Airport

The distance from San Rafael Airport () to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 2399 miles or 3860 kilometers or 2083 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 Rafael ( United States ) to Tampa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Rafael and Tampa takes around 5 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Rafael Airport, San Rafael, United States to Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States is 5 hours 30 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 • - TPA

Kilometers		3860 km
Statute Miles		2399 miles
Nautical Miles		2083 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 30 minutes

San Rafael Airport to Tampa International Airport Flight Route Map - to TPA Flight Path

Location of San Rafael Airport & Tampa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between San Rafael, United States and Tampa, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - TPA

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

Location	Local Time
San Rafael (United States)	2025-12-05, 03:38:13 PST
Tampa (United States)	2025-12-05, 06:38:13 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

San Rafael Airport ( / CA35) San Rafael, United States

Destination

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