How far is Tampa, FL, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 2158 miles / 3473 kilometers / 1875 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa (TPA) is 2515 miles / 4047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 34 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2157.873 miles
- 3472.760 kilometers
- 1875.140 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 2153.941 miles
- 3466.432 kilometers
- 1871.723 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tampa?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Tampa is 3 hours. Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Tampa generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 519 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |
Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)
| Delta Air Lines |