How far is Lubbock, TX, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 2880 miles / 4635 kilometers / 2503 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Lubbock (LBB) is 3618 miles / 5822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 41 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Lubbock
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Lubbock. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2879.945 miles
- 4634.822 kilometers
- 2502.604 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- 2876.006 miles
- 4628.483 kilometers
- 2499.181 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 Fairbanks to Lubbock?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Lubbock?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Lubbock is 3 hours. Lubbock is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Lubbock generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Lubbock
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lubbock, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LBB |
| ICAO Code: | KLBB |
| Coordinates: | 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W |