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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2880 miles / 4635 kilometers / 2503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3613 miles / 5814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 33 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2880
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Distance from Lubbock to Fairbanks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubbock to Fairbanks. 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 Lubbock to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Fairbanks 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 Lubbock to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

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 Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W