How far is Seattle, WA, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2520 miles / 4056 kilometers / 2190 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Seattle (SEA) is 3134 miles / 5043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 33 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2520.099 miles
- 4055.706 kilometers
- 2189.906 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- 2517.158 miles
- 4050.974 kilometers
- 2187.351 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Seattle?
The time difference between Tampa and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Tampa to Seattle generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |
| Destination | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
Airlines flying from Tampa (TPA) to Seattle (SEA)
| AirTran Airways |