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How far is La Paz from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 3206 miles / 5159 kilometers / 2786 nautical miles.

Tampa International Airport – El Alto International Airport

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Distance from Tampa to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3205.905 miles
  • 5159.404 kilometers
  • 2785.855 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
  • 3220.214 miles
  • 5182.433 kilometers
  • 2798.290 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 La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to El Alto International Airport is 6 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)

On average, flying from Tampa to La Paz generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 791 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tampa to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).

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 El Alto International Airport
City: La Paz
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: LPB
ICAO Code: SLLP
Coordinates: 16°30′47″S, 68°11′32″W