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

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3374 miles / 5429 kilometers / 2932 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Nome (OME) is 4396 miles / 7075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 22 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3373.580 miles
  • 5429.251 kilometers
  • 2931.561 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
  • 3367.523 miles
  • 5419.503 kilometers
  • 2926.298 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 Nome?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Nome generates about 379 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 379 kilograms equals 836 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 Nome

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

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 Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W