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