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How far is Tampa, FL, from Panama City?

The distance between Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 1316 miles / 2119 kilometers / 1144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Panama City (PTY) to Tampa (TPA) is 3781 miles / 6085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 51 minutes.

Tocumen International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Panama City to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1316.393 miles
  • 2118.529 kilometers
  • 1143.914 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
  • 1322.155 miles
  • 2127.802 kilometers
  • 1148.921 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 Panama City to Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Panama City to Tampa generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Panama City to Tampa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Airport information

Origin Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″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 Panama City (PTY) to Tampa (TPA)

Copa Airlines