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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1788 miles / 2878 kilometers / 1554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Phoenix (PHX) is 2126 miles / 3421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 37 minutes.

Tampa International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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1788
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Distance from Tampa to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1788.209 miles
  • 2877.844 kilometers
  • 1553.911 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
  • 1785.046 miles
  • 2872.753 kilometers
  • 1551.162 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 Tampa to Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Tampa to Phoenix generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W

Airlines flying from Tampa (TPA) to Phoenix (PHX)

AirTran Airways
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines