How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2158 miles / 3473 kilometers / 1875 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2514 miles / 4046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 35 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Los Angeles. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Tampa to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Tampa and Los Angeles is 3 hours. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Tampa to Los Angeles generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 519 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | 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 |
Airlines flying from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| Delta Air Lines |