How far is Tampa, FL, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 2522 miles / 4058 kilometers / 2191 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Tampa (TPA) is 3131 miles / 5039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 22 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2521.505 miles
- 4057.968 kilometers
- 2191.128 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- 2518.575 miles
- 4053.254 kilometers
- 2188.582 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 Seattle to Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Tampa International Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Tampa?
The time difference between Seattle and Tampa is 3 hours. Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Seattle to Tampa generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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 |