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How far is Tampico from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Tampico (Tampico International Airport) is 1484 miles / 2388 kilometers / 1290 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampico (TAM) is 1872 miles / 3012 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 29 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Tampico International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Tampico

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Tampico. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1483.962 miles
  • 2388.206 kilometers
  • 1289.528 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
  • 1483.464 miles
  • 2387.403 kilometers
  • 1289.095 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 Tampico?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampico International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tampico International Airport (TAM)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Tampico generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Tampico

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tampico International Airport (TAM).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination Tampico International Airport
City: Tampico
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TAM
ICAO Code: MMTM
Coordinates: 22°17′47″N, 97°51′57″W