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How far is Oakland, CA, from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2385 miles / 3838 kilometers / 2072 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Oakland (OAK) is 2785 miles / 4482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 50 minutes.

Tampa International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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2385
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3838
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2072
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Distance from Tampa to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2384.702 miles
  • 3837.806 kilometers
  • 2072.250 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
  • 2380.594 miles
  • 3831.194 kilometers
  • 2068.679 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 Tampa to Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Tampa to Oakland generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 577 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Oakland

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W