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How far is Tampa, FL, from West Palm Beach, FL?

The distance between West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 174 miles / 281 kilometers / 151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Tampa (TPA) is 214 miles / 344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 17 minutes.

Palm Beach International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from West Palm Beach to Tampa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from West Palm Beach to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 174.310 miles
  • 280.524 kilometers
  • 151.471 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
  • 174.234 miles
  • 280.402 kilometers
  • 151.405 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 West Palm Beach to Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Palm Beach International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between West Palm Beach and Tampa?

There is no time difference between West Palm Beach and Tampa.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from West Palm Beach to Tampa generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from West Palm Beach to Tampa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Airport information

Origin Palm Beach International Airport
City: West Palm Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBI
ICAO Code: KPBI
Coordinates: 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″W
Destination Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W

Airlines flying from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Tampa (TPA)

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United Airlines