Distance from Mesa to Lakeland by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Mesa (AZ) to Lakeland (FL) is 1807 miles or 2907 kilometers or 1569 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Mesa to Lakeland is 2138 miles (3442 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 331 miles or 535 km.

Flight distance from Mesa, AZ to Lakeland, FL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Mesa and Lakeland is 1807 miles or 2907 km.
The nearest airport to Mesa, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Lakeland, is Tampa International Airport (TPA).

What is the average flight time from Mesa to Lakeland?

Flight time from Mesa, AZ to Lakeland, FL is 4 hours 9 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Mesa to Lakeland Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Mesa, AZ and Lakeland, FL
This map shows the distance from Mesa, AZ, Usa to Lakeland, FL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Mesa, Arizona to Lakeland, Florida is displayed below.

Driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Lakeland, FL

The driving distance from Mesa, Arizona to Lakeland, Florida is 2138 miles or 3442 km.
The total driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Lakeland, FL is 2138 miles or 3442 kilometers. Your trip begins in Mesa, Arizona. It ends in Lakeland, Florida.
The driving distance from Mesa, Arizona to Lakeland, Florida is approximately 2138 miles (3442 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 37 to 38 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Mesa, AZ to Lakeland, FL

How long is the drive from Mesa, AZ to Lakeland, FL?
The total driving time is 37 hours, 45 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Mesa to Lakeland take?
Mesa and Lakeland are 37 hours 45 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Mesa and Lakeland

Time difference between Mesa (AZ) and Lakeland (FL) is 3 Hours.
Lakeland time is 3 Hours ahead of Mesa.

Current local time in MesaCurrent local time in Lakeland
2026-08-02, 13:49:46 MST2026-08-02, 16:49:46 EDT
How Far is it Between Mesa Arizona, USA and Lakeland Florida, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Mesa, AZ and Lakeland, FL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2138 mi 3442 km 1856.64 nmi
Straight line distance 1807 mi 2907 km 1569 nmi
Difference 331 mi 535 km 287 nmi

Mesa Details

Mesa is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 25' 20.2'' Longitude: W 111° 49' 21.5''
Latitude33.42227
Longitude-111.82264
StateArizona
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Lakeland Details

Lakeland is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 28° 2' 22.1'' Longitude: W 81° 56' 59.3''
Latitude28.03947
Longitude-81.9498
StateFlorida
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Mesa, AZ and Lakeland, FL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 71 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 53 hours 46 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 47 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 43 hours 1 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 39 hours 6 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 35 hours 51 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 33 hours 5 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 30 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 28 hours 41 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 26 hours 53 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 25 hours 18 minutes