Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Tampa, FL (TPA)
Distance from Los Angeles to Tampa (Los Angeles International Airport – Tampa International Airport) is 2158 miles / 3473 kilometers / 1875 nautical miles.
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How far is Tampa from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Tampa. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Los Angeles and Tampa is 3 hours. Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles, CA
Tampa, FL
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 239 kg (528 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |
Los Angeles to Tampa flight path
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
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