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How far is Columbus, GA, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Columbus (CSG) is 1087 miles / 1750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 41 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 981.538 miles
  • 1579.633 kilometers
  • 852.934 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
  • 979.493 miles
  • 1576.341 kilometers
  • 851.156 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Columbus generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W