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How far is Panama City from Tampa, FL?

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

The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Panama City (PTY) is 3762 miles / 6054 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 38 minutes.

Tampa International Airport – Tocumen International Airport

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Distance from Tampa to Panama City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Panama City. 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 Tampa to Panama City?

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

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

On average, flying from Tampa to Panama City 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 Tampa to Panama City

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

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 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

Airlines flying from Tampa (TPA) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa Airlines