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How far is Tampa, FL, from Liberal, KS?

The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 1241 miles / 1997 kilometers / 1078 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to Tampa (TPA) is 1498 miles / 2411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 16 minutes.

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Liberal to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1240.887 miles
  • 1997.015 kilometers
  • 1078.302 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
  • 1239.808 miles
  • 1995.277 kilometers
  • 1077.363 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 Liberal to Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Liberal to Tampa generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberal to Tampa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Airport information

Origin Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
City: Liberal, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBL
ICAO Code: KLBL
Coordinates: 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″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