How far is Sanibel, FL from Tampa, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sanibel and Tampa is 106.95 miles (172.12 km).
Flight distance from Sanibel, FL to Tampa, FL is 106.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Sanibel to Tampa with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sanibel, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 152.66 miles (245.68 km) by car.
Driving from Sanibel to Tampa will take approximately 02 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Sanibel
City in Florida, USA
| Population | 7429 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°26'56"N 82°1'20"W |
| Latitude | 26.4489700 |
| Longitude | -82.0223100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is known for its beaches, its Busch Gardens amusement park, and its many attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry.
| Population | 407599 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°56'51"N 82°27'30"W |
| Latitude | 27.9475200 |
| Longitude | -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tampa: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429,27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sanibel and Tampa
The distance between Sanibel and Tampa is 246 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 43 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sanibel and Tampa. The current time is 12:29:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.39 liters (5.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanibel and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanibel to Tampa is $17.91 (diesel $23.43).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $17.91 | $20.16 | $21.9 | $23.43 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sanibel and Tampa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
