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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1402 miles / 2257 kilometers / 1219 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1587 miles / 2554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 12 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to Buffalo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubbock to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1402.268 miles
  • 2256.731 kilometers
  • 1218.537 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
  • 1400.112 miles
  • 2253.262 kilometers
  • 1216.664 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 Lubbock to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Buffalo generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubbock to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W
Destination Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W