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How far is Lexington, KY, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 1011 miles / 1626 kilometers / 878 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Lexington (LEX) is 1169 miles / 1882 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 13 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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1011
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878
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Distance from Lubbock to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1010.575 miles
  • 1626.362 kilometers
  • 878.165 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
  • 1008.684 miles
  • 1623.320 kilometers
  • 876.523 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 Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Lexington generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 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 Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

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 Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W